"Nude Playboy Airwoman Faces Probe": Insert Joke Here

by Jordan Yerman | January 12, 2007 at 11:49 pm

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1. Referring to Sgt. Manhart as "airman" is a bit silly;

2. The US Armed Forces, as a whole, does not enjoy a very good reputation for sexual conduct, so one doubts Sgt. Manhart is bringing that reputation lower.

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".