Derek Jeter Receives Apology From Air Force Over Facebook Post

The U.S. Air Force has apologized to Derek Jeter after an active-duty member posted a photo on Facebook of a citation issued to the retired New York Yankees shortstop for boating in a restricted area near MacDill Air Force Base on the Fourth of July.

Derek Jeter Receives Apology From Air Force Over Facebook Post

The 42-year-old Jeter, who lives on Tampa’s Davis Islands, was stopped by Air Force security forces on Monday and issued a $250 fine plus a $30 processing fee.

The issue arose because of the Facebook post.

“This action is totally inconsistent with Air Force values and the responsible airman will face the appropriate disciplinary action,” MacDill spokesman Terry Montrose said in a news release. “We sincerely apologize to Mr. Jeter for any inconvenience.”

Montrose declined to identify the airman Tuesday and said he was unaware whether the airman played a role in issuing the citation.

The Tampa Bay Times reports the post had two photos, one showing the citation and another that showed someone on a boat. The caption said, “On behalf of the Boston Red Sox, here is your ticket Derek Jeter.”

Jeter retired in late 2014 after 19 years in MLB.

LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 15: Honoree Derek Jeter accepts the Icon Award onstage during The 2015 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 15, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Article by Pablo Mena