During a commercial airline flight a Navy 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 pilot pretended not to
notice and, upon debarking, he gallantly offered his assistance to help with the
various baby-related impedimenta.

When the young mother expressed her gratitude, the 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 upon descent.

The Navy Pilot sadly shook his head, and in true fighter pilot fashion exclaimed,

"Damn! ..And all these years I've been chewing gum!"