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OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The Department of War has received serious allegations of misconduct against Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.). In accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 688, and other applicable regulations, a thorough review of these allegations has been initiated to determine further actions, which may include recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings or administrative measures. This matter will be handled in compliance with military law, ensuring due process and impartiality. Further official comments will be limited, to preserve the integrity of the proceedings. The Department of War reminds all individuals that military retirees remain subject to the UCMJ for applicable offenses, and federal laws such as 18 U.S.C. § 2387 prohibit actions intended to interfere with the loyalty, morale, or good order and discipline of the armed forces. Any violations will be addressed through appropriate legal channels. All servicemembers are reminded that they have a legal obligation under the UCMJ to obey lawful orders and that orders are presumed to be lawful. A servicemember’s personal philosophy does not justify or excuse the disobedience of an otherwise lawful order.

When 1,400 people die at the hands of Hamas, it is an atrocity. When over 10,000 die due to Israel, it is an even greater atrocity. And this is where the bias kicks in when one starts to relativize the 10,000. Both sides include soldiers and civilians in their counts. Anyone who is incapable of condemning the killing of 10,000 Palestinians after condemning the murder of 1,400 Israelis should admit that they are no longer on the side of humanity; such a person is no longer a humanist but has already adopted a group identity in their mind, favoring one group over another. Condemnation is a terrible word, but those who only condemn cease to differentiate and relativize, ultimately becoming exactly what Hamas and Zionists are.