Hey all!
The advice I was given by my local JAG (I have a bunch of AF folks that work for me in my AFRC role) was:
"Advise the member that their tattoos are NOT to show when wearing ANY uniform, to include the PT uniform. If they have questions, doubts, etc., have them come see us (you come to Colonel) and we'll go over the AFIT with them and help them to make a determination."
I accepted that as did my folks.
This is a HUGE cultural thing now...tattoos are no longer viewed negatively, BUT BUT BUT...the military is a little different from the "average" social "scene."
FYI...this was a couple of years ago...I realize Army has "relaxed" their requirements somewhat...but I wouldn't do ANYTHING to jeopardize the appointment...wait until you're a cadet THEN look into it!
Just my 75 cents worth.
Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83