A heart-warming Marine Corps Pilot story…
During a commercial airline flight, a former Marine Corps Pilot was seated next to a young mother with a babe in arms. When the baby began crying during the descent for landing, the mother began nursing the infant as discreetly as possible.
The former pilot pretended not to notice. Upon disembarking, however, he gallantly offered his assistance to help with the various baby-related impedimenta.
When the young mother expressed her gratitude, the former pilot responded, “Gosh, that's a good looking baby and he sure was hungry!”
Somewhat embarrassed, the mother explained that her pediatrician said nursing would help alleviate the pressure in the baby's ears.
The former Marine Corps Pilot sadly shook his head and in true pilot fashion exclaimed, “What a shame! All those years I chewed gum…”