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A military moms breastfeeding controversy

June 1, 2012 @ 3:39 am (Updated: 5:36 pm - 6/1/12 )

A few moms with a breastfeeding support group at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane might be in trouble.

The group decided to take photos for a breastfeeding campaign and the moms say their intention was to create support for the campaign. Not a problem, except that the two Air National Guard members didn't get permission to wear their uniforms for the photo shoot.

According to a National Guard spokesperson, "military regulations prohibit the use of the uniform, title, rank or military affiliation to further a cause, promote a product or imply an endorsement." Military members may not wear their uniform to a political rally, a protest or to sell a product.

The National Guard moms also aren't allowed to comment on the story.

Breastfeeding

By LINDA THOMAS

Photo courtesy KREM TV

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  • ron prevost wrote...
    Make sure your story becomes a breast feeding rights issue.
    June 1, 2012 5:27 am
    Nobody apparently thought to ASK before posting this ad. It doesn't matter HOW worthy the cause. Permission is needed to be in uniform. Even 'Toys For Tots' needed an OK.
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  • jpmarine wrote...
    Those are some lucky twins!
    June 1, 2012 6:25 am
    We didn't have ladies like that in the Marines, but like stated, no uniforms in pics without permission. We were not even allowed to wear our cammies off base.
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  • Seattle is a cesspool wrote...
    I agree jpmarine...
    June 1, 2012 6:33 am
    You probably saw the same dogs I saw in the navy. This woman would have been a welcome sight. AND prevost is correct. How do you like to put it on the morning news... THIS IS NOT NEWS.
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  • BocaBob1 wrote...
    My thoughts also!
    June 1, 2012 10:11 am
    does this make me shallow? But ditto on using the uniform.
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  • mnpat wrote...
    Agree Ron
    June 1, 2012 6:50 am
    Military is a little different
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  • CH wrote...
    Boys boys save some for . . . .
    June 1, 2012 8:11 am
    Daddy! Look at the smiles on the moms. This is what we should see at the coffee stands. Want a little wipp on this?
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  • HLC wrote...
    How can you not support that cause?
    June 1, 2012 9:25 am
    No more National Geographic for the youngsters.
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  • TheNewsChick wrote...
    Based on these comments
    June 1, 2012 11:06 am
    I think I've figured out who's reading my blog. Enjoy the weekend guys. :)
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  • BocaBob1 wrote...
    Thanks!
    June 1, 2012 11:27 am
    You to Linda. :>)
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  • kata wrote...
    lol...
    June 1, 2012 11:44 am
    the responding demographic for such an article has got to be fairly predictable, yes?
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  • TigerSGT wrote...
    Pure disrespect
    June 1, 2012 1:01 pm
    This is pure disrespect to our military. I fully understand your a woman, you breast feed. I am a drummer but you wont see me rocking out in my uniform at a non military sanctioned event. Just like smoking, you don't smoke while in uniform walking down the road. Same goes here. you dont pose for pictures trying to further an agenda. However I must note I knew the minute I saw this, these were part timers. Not to mention Airforce! A US Soldier or Marine would never have done something so ignorant. I am sick and tired of these part time soldiers wearing the uniform not on drill, like they have earned that right. Using the military discount, ect. Yes I fully understand some deploy, but a very minor percentage compared. This is overboard but Im not surprised based on what I've seen from them!
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  • roomtemp wrote...
    So, we've established that...
    June 2, 2012 10:13 am
    Wearing a military uniform off base is bad form.

    And guys really like b**bies...

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  • BlueTalon wrote...
    Ironic
    June 4, 2012 12:40 pm
    These ladies got in trouble for being photographed in uniform while advocating something. The fact they got in trouble made it a news item. The fact that it's a news item means MANY more people will see that photo than ever would have otherwise. (I never would have seen it.) BTW, retired Marine here -- I understand the uniform code. I just thought this was kinda funny.
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