Posted on 01/13/2007 12:27:16 AM PST by csvset
A US Air Force sergeant who appears nude in the latest edition of Playboy magazine has been stood down from duties as an investigation begins.
Michelle Manhart, 30, is pictured in a range of poses, some while wearing uniform and striking a military pose, others while stripped naked.
The air force said in a statement her actions "does not meet the high standards we expect of our airmen".
Ms Manhart said she did not expect to be disciplined and defended the photos.
Ms Manhart, who is married with two children, appears in the February issue of Playboy's US edition.
In a six-page spread she is photographed in camouflage uniform shouting and holding weapons under the headline "Tough Love".
Other pictures are more explicit.
Dismay
She defended her decision to pose for the magazine, pointing out that she works in training air force recruits and has served her country since 1994.
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They picked me to train these individuals so if they elect to say I don't have [integrity] then that's their opinion
Michelle Manhart
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"Of what I did, nothing is wrong, so I didn't anticipate anything, of course," she told the Associated Press.
"I didn't do anything wrong, so I didn't think it would be a major issue.
"They picked me to train these individuals so if they elect to say I don't have [integrity] then that's their opinion."
Oscar Balladares, a spokesman for Lackland Air Force Base, denounced her actions in a statement.
"This staff sergeant's alleged action does not meet the high standards we expect of our airmen, nor does it comply with the Air Force's core values of integrity, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
"It is not representative of the many thousands of outstanding airmen who serve in the US Air Force today."
A Playboy spokeswoman said two serving women have posed nude in the past, both from the navy.
One was discharged a few months early in June 2000, while the first model was honourably discharged in 1998.
That's what happens when you work hard and have kids. You blame her for living her life?
So Monica was back-up?
When playing air force, the landing strip is always well maintained.
Okay, you win that round. LOL. Too funny! :O)
A girl can be classy and cute. Too bad it's become rare to be both. That girl, unfortunately, took the low road to become a common skank. She's a dime a dozen.
Heh, more like a spare tire.
What would you think of your mother posing for playboy?
Then [the 1960s], or now? She'll be 60 next year. My mom has a youthful appearance/attitude and attracts men 20-30 years younger than her. I wouldn't have a problem with it. She's a high school music teacher, though -- not in the Air Force.
She's kept herself in amazing shape for a woman that's had two children. I'll give her a salute of respect for those abs.
A 12 year E-5 at a training command didn't know the Air Force would be upset if she posed nude for Playboy...
Whether you approve or not of her conduct, she needs to discharged for pure stupidity.
She isn't a very pretty woman, in fact in those pics she looks old, and rode hard and put away wet. But she does have very large frontal lobes.
As the mother of three boys, I would be embarrassed and ashamed to have something like this haunting me and them.
Tasteless, tacky and skanky. I have higher standards for myself, thank goodness.
No kidding. I agree totally. Speaking of physical fitness, I'm supposed to meet a few people at the gym in like, um, 4 hours from now, but haven't even gone to bed yet. Ab's are really, really tough too. I really don't know how she does it. Eating healthy and working out 4-5 times a week hasn't done much for me. Glad it's worked for somebody!
See, now that(your attitude and moral compass)is a sexy woman.
I don't know if AF women are "lean and mean", but I can attest that a good portion of Navy women are fat hogs. Something about the Navy brings out those battleship hips.
Of course, that doesn't stop your average young male sailor or marine from sniffing around them like dogs.
Good point. Sports Illustrated swim suit edition would have at least been a little more classy.
I hardly consider myself "sexy" by any means, but honestly,
did this girl consider the feelings of her husband and children? I could never consider doing what she did for any amount of money. I see it as being no better than a prostitute. She's a common skank.
A guy that agrees with me? Your a gem! :)
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