Update: Since the original publication of this article, Army Captain Nicole Albertson has made her TikTok account private. However, screenshots and screen recordings of the content were captured beforehand.
Two dual-military officers — an Air Force Major and an Army Captain — appear to be pushing the limits of Department of Defense social media policies by sharing glimpses of their personal lives online while in uniform, without required disclaimers, and while performing actions potentially prohibited under military regulation.
Major Brittany Curry, currently the Public Affairs Director of Operations for Space Systems Command, and her wife, Army Captain Nicole Albertson, a Physician Assistant in the Army National Guard, have both cultivated online presences that blur the line between personal content and official military representation. While their content celebrates their LGBTQ+ marriage and careers in uniform, it may also be in violation of standing DoD policies governing military conduct on social media.
PDA in Uniform — and on TikTok
In one TikTok video posted by Nicole, the couple is seen dressed in formal military attire before attending a U.S. Space Force event known as the “Galactic Gala.” The video, set to music and meant to be playful, shows them teasing a kiss — only to dramatically pull away just before their lips meet. While the moment may seem harmless, public displays of affection while in uniform — especially while being recorded or broadcast — are generally frowned upon or explicitly prohibited under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
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More surprising was the moment Major Curry, a field grade officer in a high-level Public Affairs role, turned toward the camera and rubbed her own backside for comedic effect. Though brief, the moment raised eyebrows among those who expect higher decorum from senior officers in uniform.
A Career in Medicine and Service
Captain Nicole Albertson’s resume reads like a checklist of high achievement. A prior-enlisted combat medic and one of the first women assigned to an infantry unit after combat arms were opened to women, she deployed to Qatar in 2016 before being accepted into the highly selective Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP). She later earned a master’s degree and more recently completed a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree from the University of Lynchburg in May 2025.
Her Army National Guard career includes assignments ranging from combat medic to emergency medicine PA, and her LinkedIn reflects overlapping service as a provider in both civilian and federal settings — including time at Cedars-Sinai and George Washington University Hospital.
Meanwhile, Major Curry has built a strong career as a Public Affairs Officer with more than nine years of service in the Air Force. From serving as Commander of a Public Affairs training detachment at Fort Meade to participating in an Education with Industry (EWI) fellowship at SpaceX, Curry has consistently held senior communication roles within the Department of Defense. Since 2024, she has overseen PA operations for Space Systems Command at El Segundo.
Public Personas, Private Accounts
While Nicole maintains a relatively modest social media following, with roughly 1,000 more followers than her spouse, Brittany’s private TikTok account — under the handle “@TattudeTomBoy” — boasts 26.8K followers. Though she keeps her content behind a privacy wall, she frequently appears in her wife’s public videos.
However, neither of their social media accounts contain the standard disclaimers recommended by DoD Instruction 5400.17, which states that personnel must “ensure their personal social media accounts avoid use of DoD titles, insignia, uniforms, or symbols in a way that could imply DoD sanction or endorsement.”
The policy further recommends a disclaimer such as:
“The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components.”
Their content — showing military uniforms, affectionate behavior, and glimpses of official events like the Space Force gala — could be interpreted by the public as unofficial endorsements or representations of the military. This blurring of personal branding with official imagery places both officers in murky waters.
Higher Standards Expected
As a high-level Public Affairs professional, Major Curry is presumably well-versed in the Department’s communications policy. According to the official DoD guidance:
“Public Affairs Officers will remain respectful, responsive, and genuine, and exercise the same high standard of professional and ethical behavior on social media accounts as they do during any other function.”
This expectation applies not only to official duties, but also personal conduct that reflects on the military at large. While the DoD does not prohibit service members from having personal social media accounts — or even large followings — their content must be carefully managed to avoid the appearance of endorsement, misuse of uniform, or unprofessional conduct.
The Bottom Line
The case of Major Brittany Curry and Captain Nicole Albertson highlights an ongoing tension in the digital age: how to balance authenticity and self-expression with professionalism and uniformed service.
For two senior officers — especially one directly tasked with managing military communications — the standard is higher. Their online behavior, while perhaps intended to be lighthearted and humanizing, may ultimately cross the line of what the military deems acceptable.
@niccarrie ✨Big things✨ are happening for our family this week! @Tattude Tomboy got promoted to a field grade officer (aka kinda a big deal) and we get our list of potental know sperm donors! We are greatful to be working with @The Seed Scout to grow our little family 🤍 #airforce #army #militarywives #militarylgbt ♬ original sound – Nic
As DoD guidance continues to evolve, this case may serve as a reminder that even in 60-second clips, perception is everything — and the uniform always carries weight.
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