The Pentagon suggests it could recall U_S_ Sen_ Mark Kelly to active military duty for appearing in a video urging troops to defy “illegal orders.”

The Pentagon said it's conducting a review of misconduct allegations against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a former U.S. Navy captain, to determine whether he should be recalled to active duty to face court-martial proceedings.

The Pentagon on Monday threatened to recall Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, to active duty status in order to prosecute him after saying it received "serious allegations of misconduct." The statement did not say what charges Kelly could face if it took such a step.

Sen. Mark Kelly was one of six Democratic lawmakers who recently urged members of the military to refuse unlawful orders.

The Pentagon is investigating Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), after he appeared in a video urging US troops to defy illegal orders. CNN Senior Political Contributor Ana Navarro says Kelly is a “hero,” and calls for unity between parties in opposing the investigation.

The Arizona senator recorded a video with five other Democratic lawmakers urging military troops not to follow illegal orders.

The Defense Department on Monday said it was investigating Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., a former Navy captain, over his participation in a video urging troops and intelligence personnel to disobey “unlawful orders” and that he could face punishment under military law.