In campaign literature, members of the military are allowed to use photos of themselves in uniform — but they’re also required to include a “prominent and clearly displayed disclaimer” to explain that the photo does not imply an endorsement by the Defense Department. 

Djou’s First Congressional District campaign sent an email on Monday that featured a photo of the Army Reserve officer in uniform with a message from Djou’s wife. But the email didn’t include the kind of disclaimer that the Defense Department requires for using such an image.  

Check out this screenshot: 

A spokesman for Djou did not immediately return DC808’s call on Tuesday afternoon, but it’s clear that the Djou campaign is aware of the rules because it does feature such a disclaimer on his website: 

Djou is not the only military service member who is also a Hawaii candidate for federal office. Honolulu City Council member Tulsi Gabbard is a captain in the Hawaii Army National Guard and a candidate in the 2nd Congressional District race. Here’s a photo that’s featured prominently on her campaign website: 

A spokeswoman for Gabbard told DC808 that the campaign makes sure to put the disclaimer on every page of Gabbard’s website — even pages that don’t feature photos of the council member in uniform. 

Emails from the Gabbard campaign have also featured a disclaimer. Here’s a screenshot of an email her campaign sent late last year: