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Back in my day, NO WAY a USAF Officer would have a tattoo...those were for Enlisted Airmen, and I counseled many and many of my Airmen (both male and female) NOT to get tattoo's (when I was asked). Fast forward to 2019, and it now seems not only culturally acceptable, but commonplace.

I have 4 kids (3 of them 17 or over), and ZERO tattoos. For some reason (probably old fashioned), I consider that a positive.
 
TexasAggie204 said:
I have 4 kids (3 of them 17 or over), and ZERO tattoos. For some reason (probably old fashioned), I consider that a positive.
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I have two kids. My son has no tattoos and wouldn’t get one (Not because of USNA). I wouldn’t get one.

My daughter has a few small ones. One is a semicolon which is a message of affirmation and solidarity against suicide, depression and other mental health issues.

She survived her mental health issues including suicidal thoughts and depression.

I am old fashioned too. I consider that a positive for my daughter.
 
A1Janitor said:
I have two kids. My son has no tattoos and wouldn’t get one (Not because of USNA). I wouldn’t get one.

My daughter has a few small ones. One is a semicolon which is a message of affirmation and solidarity against suicide, depression and other mental health issues.

She survived her mental health issues including suicidal thoughts and depression.

I am old fashioned too. I consider that a positive for my daughter.
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I didn't think they could have tattoos that covered most of their arms. One of the players had almost entire arm covered.
 
I would think, maybe incorrectly, that recruited athletes would be held to same standards. I know Trump signed EA that states they can now opt to go pro? Not sure of the details. Am under the impression that athletes also serve after graduation.
 
1. The regs for tattoos did recently change - for those interested it is on pages 22/23 of 36-2903 https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afi36-2903/afi36-2903.pdf

My guess is that if it looked like a sleeve, it doesn’t continue up the upper arm, but I didn’t see it so I can’t be sure. See the part about the measurement guide.

2. Athletes are held to the same standards for uniforms, but waivers are possible for lots of things, although I highly doubt they would grant a tattoo waiver

3. Athletes have long been able to go pro, it was just a different process (look up WCAP). I don’t know the details of the change.
 
I talked to my DS about it during the game and he said not neck and above or past the wrist (on the hands). Anything on the arms/body/legs were in reg.
 
I'm the Deputy Chief DoDMERB - The real deal is: DoDMERB identifies all tattoos, body alterations, piercings beyond "normal," to all SA Admissions Offices and ROTC Program HQs. Unless there's a medical aspect to those (very, very, rare), the Admissions folks make their Service determinations about what is acceptable or not.
 
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