The US Air Force made a point of issuing a press release reminding servicemembers that using marijuana is still illegal for them — even if the state in which they live just legalized it.

The state of Colorado voted to legalize marijuana Nov. 6, but its use is still against federal law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice, even for service members stationed in or visiting the state.

“(Colorado’s) Amendment 64 does not change the UCMJ…If our members engage in the use of marijuana…I would expect commanders to bring the full force of the UCMJ. Marijuana use immediately jeopardizes their continued service in the United States Air Force.”

The US Air Force Academy — which has kicked cadets out for using “fake” marijuana (spice) — is located in Colorado Springs.

For those keeping track, if the state legalizes a drug that is illegal under federal law, troops are still banned from using it.

If the state legalizes recognition of homosexual unions or marriages, you can use the military chapel to perform those ceremonies, even if they are not recognized under federal law.  In fact, you can use the chapel for such ceremonies even if the state doesn’t recognize them.