[SoldierMedic]

that the standards have dropped because “moral waivers” are given for a Celtic or Mickey Mouse tattoo that is barely visible while in uniform.

The relaxed tattoo standards are worse than a Foghorn Leghorn tattoo on the forearm. Under Army policy, I can have tattoos on my hands and on the back of my neck.

[Red6]

That you for quoting the official statement found on all .mil sites. Now please read the rest: “if they are NOT “extremist, indecent, sexist or racist.” Army Regulation 670-1, which was modified via a message released Jan. 25, also now specifies: “Any tattoo or brand anywhere on the head or face is prohibited except for permanent makeup.”

Source: http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/read.php?story_id_key=8692

The way it use to be (I joined in 96), a woman that had brows tattooed on her face technically was in violation! does that make sense? No.