Sergeant Playboy
An Air Force staff sergeant who posed nude for Playboy magazine has been relieved of her duties (or as the New York Post cleverly said, she was “relieved of booty”) while the military investigates, officials said.
In February’s issue, hitting newsstands this week, Michelle Manhart is photographed in uniform yelling and holding weapons under the headline “Tough Love.” The following pages show her partially clothed, wearing her dog tags while working out, as well as completely nude. All this
according to the Associated Press.
Why the military would even consider disciplinary actions against Manhart is beyond me, in fact, they should be giving her a metal and promoting the hell out of her upcoming issue.
Just Wednesday, President Bush declared that he intends to send an additional 20,000 troops to fight the war in Iraq. Where the heck are they planning on finding 20,000 more soldiers? The army is already way over taxed, some tours of duties have already been extended to almost inhumane amounts of time and recruiting continues to fall short of goals.
Enter Michelle Manhart, who should be considered a savior to the military, instead she’s being vilified. Have they forgotten the old recruiting slogan? “The Marines are Looking for a Few Good Men.“ Now, don’t you think this, this and this would attract a few good men?!?
While I may not get enticed by this guy wanting me…
January 13th, 2007 at 10:31 pm
I would!
January 13th, 2007 at 10:52 pm
there is absolutely no way the woman in those nude photos is the same woman in the photo with those awful, awful bangs.
this makes me wonder what a little air brushing and makeup could do for me.
January 13th, 2007 at 11:00 pm
And attract a few good women! You underestimate us Doc, she looks HOT!
Crucifying the Savior like the Romans, jeez foolish idea!! LOL
January 13th, 2007 at 11:00 pm
Its all about the camera angles!
January 13th, 2007 at 11:01 pm
Tisha: They don’t like that kind in our military. Don’t ask, don’t tell.
January 13th, 2007 at 11:35 pm
I do suppose those ridiculously large breasts could help cushion any pain she feels from the recoil of firing a gun.
January 13th, 2007 at 11:40 pm
Those are weapons of mass destruction on her chest.
January 14th, 2007 at 12:10 am
Had to see those pics again!
January 14th, 2007 at 1:12 am
That’s just not right. If she is willing to risk her life to protect our rights, then I for one am willing to take her up on it!
She definitely has “All the Right Stuff” and would be an asset to have firming up our troops.
January 14th, 2007 at 2:19 am
Sheesh after checking out those links, I have an “army of one” in my pants…
January 14th, 2007 at 2:33 am
hahaha! Nice, Hammer!
January 14th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
You’re right - they should use this to their advantage. Sucker men into joining up by thinking they’d have a chance of being with her and sucker women into joining up by making them believe that basic training will make them look like her. “Today’s Army - Sexy!” “Do the sexy thing and fight for your Country.” The list of slogans could go on and on…
January 14th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
LOL Meg and I thought the SAME DAMN THING!
I have no idea why the military is acting like this. It’s not like they have issues with GI’s putting up centerfolds in their barracks, but you can’t BE a centerfold?
“WMD’s on her chest”…heheheheh. Good one Doc. Hey at least this chick won’t get cranky if you stare at the pontoons.
January 15th, 2007 at 1:02 am
OOH RAH!! DR. B.
January 15th, 2007 at 3:45 pm
Hummmmm I don’t see the “this, this and this” photos…
The military has enough problems and they are going to make a big deal over this???? sheesh
January 15th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
Really? I clicked “this, this and this” and they worked for me.
January 15th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
Oh my.
We quite agree, Doctor, on the value of Sgt. Manhart as a recruiter.
But don’t you feel sympathy for those poor officers who are going to conduct the investigation into this matter? How they’ll have to look at these photos. Again and again and again. Asking for outtakes, just to be certain….
Investigative work can be so tedious, don’t you agree?
January 15th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
Good point, Curms. In fact, its probably their responsibility to find out if its really her body or a body double. All the research that they’re going to do is quite a sacrifice that these men are doing for our country. I salute them!
January 16th, 2007 at 5:31 am
Dr. Blogstein,
I am a former Marine Corps Sergeant (equivalent grade to SSgt Manhart).
The problem here is that SSgt Manhart has just flushed her authority down the toilet. Male subordinates will look at her as a sex object; female subordinates will view her as a slut; neither group will take her seriously.
An NCO’s authority officially comes from the chain of command, but in reality comes from the subordinate’s perception of the NCO’s technical and tactical proficiency, sound judgement, and overall strength of character. This goes doubly so for those NCOs assigned to training recruits, because recruits have to make the transition from civilian to military life in a fairly short period (6 weeks for the USAF).
It’s why the military frowns on seniors dating subordinates.
The subordinates’ perception of her judgement (at least) and (very likely) her character have dropped down to zero.
January 16th, 2007 at 12:57 pm
Thank you, Ken. Firstly, for your service and secondly for your comment. What you say does make a lot of sense.
I suppose she should have waited until she was out of the military to do this though I imagine Playboy wouldn’t have been that excited about that scenario.
My post was 85% tongue in cheek, but I still maintain if used correctly, there is a way she could be a good recruiting tool.
January 19th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
My hubby is only now hearing about this and wanted to see the photos…HE LOVES THEM! I’m such a loving wife! Thanks Dr. B.