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Beefy Navy SEAL In Hot Water For Doing Porn As A Side Job

"He never wore a uniform."

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The military is currently investigating decorated Navy Chief Special Warfare Officer Joseph John Schmidt III for appearing in about 30 adult films, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Schmidt, 42, has served for more than 23 years in the military, but he's moonlighted over the last seven years as porn actor Jay Voom, starring in videos like Apple Smashing Lap Dance and Strippers Come Home Horny From the Club. Schmidt has primarily shared the screen with his wife, popular porn star Jewels Jade, who has worked in the adult film industry since 2001.

The Coronado-based Naval Special Warfare Command is trying to determine whether Schmidt violated a rule prohibiting Navy SEALs from doing other work without formal approval from their commanders. He had, however, been authorized to sell herbal supplements.

Jade claims that her husband’s side job, which helped supplement the couple's income, was no secret to his fellow SEALs and superiors. She also calls the investigation "ironic" and "hypocritical," considering the military's addiction to porn.

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The Union-Tribune points out that the Navy, like the other military branches, also bans activities that risk potential “press or public relations coverage” or that “create an improper appearance.”

“Quite honestly, no one should care because it’s a legal job and a lot of people watch porn,” Jade tells Huffington Post. “But he’s such a good operator with a clean record. He’s been Sailor of the Year numerous times and is a great public speaker and recruiter.”

Besides, she adds, "We never did any ‘SEAL’ scenes and he never wore a uniform."

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The investigation launched only eight months before Schmidt's planned retirement. The Navy officer, who could face a military trial, is at risk of losing his rank and pension benefits. He and Jade have hired an attorney.

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