isn't this discrimination? im going into the marines, i've only got one tattoo on my chest from below my collar bone to from one side to another "gone but not forgotten" i don't see how tattoos affect your ability to work and serve, quit being so picky if somebody wants to SERVE this country they should be able to, if somebody wants to lay down their LIFE for YOURS why would you say no? get with it America, you all are picky now until another world war starts and you start MAKING people go into the military. called the draft im sure you have heard of it. it's ironic how im going to be fighting for "freedom" yet people with body modifications don't have that freedom to do what they have always dreamed about . who cares about how it looks in a uniform! this is America! we all have the right to do what we want to do, be who we want to be, do what we want to do with OUR bodies, and if we want to go and risk our lives for you we should be able to! we got a whole new generation, and you better get use to it, this isnt 1960 or whatever anymore. we dont care what is socially acceptable. its called freedom. get with it or get out of this country.

I have two tattoos one of my sons name on my back and one on my forarm which is half an inch out of regulation and i am proud to be an american now that i am in this country and i want my dream is to be a mArine!

My husband wants to join the military but the marines he has a two tats one on his back which is my sons name and one on his for arm which is our last name and becuz of half an inche he is unable to join the marines which to me is unfair he isnt from this country but he is so proud and wants to be a marine

I feel that just because someone has a tattoo doesn't mean they aren't capable of fighting for my freedom, and yours. It's unfair how marines and want to be marines are being treated just because they've got a full sleeve tat.

If your tattoo is not offensive, vulgar or un-American, I don't understand how this could disqualify you. How can you deny a citizen his right to fight for his country if he is in all appearance a loyal, dedicated individual. New laws that disqualify wannabe soldiers need to be amended, as this seems entirely unconstitutional.

This is absolutely stupid. Just because someone has a tattoo in an "aesthetically undesirable" place doesn't mean they can't do their job.

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Agreed. Corporal Foreman 0311/USMC

It has been my son's life long dream to become a marine. He was a young marine ever since he was 10yrs old. He recently got a tattoo on his leg, in which he was notified by his recruiter that his tattoo has just disqualified him from following his dreams in becoming a marine. He wasn't aware of the marine tattoo policy and now he regrets getting it so very much. I am so very sad for him.

I just got a no because of my tattoo ., which is so unfair feels like i been spit out of this country . Now my dream to be a marine will just be a dream forever.

I have a long family history of proud Marines and every other branch of service, and i have yet to serve. my tattoo shows below the PT gear by a little over an inch, and is considered a half sleeve. The tattoo is of New York City, and my Grandpa who served.. i do not believe that the policy is a good one, and I do not want to settle for the Army, because it is my time to serve, and i would love to carry along the tradition in my family.

I am being denied re entry into the Corps because of tattoos that i got while i was in. i got out the policy got more stringent and thus me not being able to serve my country in the proudest damn uniform in the world. give us our tattoos back marines deserve that to say the least.

For one to be judged on the color (ink) of their skin is no different that any other form of discrimination. This policy needs to be revised in such a way that it doesn't hinder good Marines in any opportunity that would be otherwise be disqualified because of tattoos. Now more than any previous time are tattoos accepted within society, there no longer looked at in the stereotypical ways they once were. Revise this policy! I agree with zero visible tattoos while in dress uniform; none on hands, face, neck. Nothing defacing the United States; nothing pornographic. Tattoos shouldn't be a variable in retention, performance/leadership should.

Another example of the politically correct pouges running amuck. Want professional killers to look nice. WAFWAT

Why should tattoos make you any less of a dedicated soldiers.

I was denied because i have a quarter sleeve tattoo on my right forarm of the statue of liberty, Staten Island ferry, and New York Yankee symbol. It just makes no sense to me im in the best shape of my life at the age of 23 and have everything I need to become A marine. Why am I being discriminated?

Im not able to join the marines because of a tattoo on my wrist. I'ts a name and can be covered with my hand. I could understand if people with sleeves and larger gets disqualified, but my tattoo? I'm not joining the marines in hopes of people seeing my tattoo, I want to join in hopes of becoming a leader and serving my country! So hopefully this petition does something. I'ts in the hearts of americans to do what's right for this country, not a tattoo.

I can't join the corps because of my ink. My tatoos have no effect on me going infantry for the corps. Im going to have to go army now. Not only is it unfair for marines that are always in but im not even interested in higher jobs. I just want infantry, and i want the corps.

I know a young man that was just DQ'd because of a tatoo that barely touches his collar bone and does not show in dress uniforms. He is very unhappy with this. He is a good man being turned away because of this tatoo issue and it is a shame. His friend with high blood pressure was able to get in and that should have been an issue before a tatoo that cannot be seen. He would have been honored to be a Marine. This rule needs to be revoked.

we should be proud our young men and women are willing to serve...especially in time of confict.

I tried to join the marines but was turned down because my tattoo, which is not visible in any type of uniform including pt, touched my collar bone near my shoulder. I think this policy needs to be changed.

My brother (the Marine) and I were going to get matching Soldier;s Memorial tattoos, now because of this policy we can't because it doesn't meet the size requirement. It's a memorial tattoo for Christ's sake! Let it go. I have mine and now we have to wait till he gets out for him to get his. I don't see why if it's not offensive why it wouldn't be allowed! Dumb dumb dumb! I see so many Veterans with a crap load of tattoos, and back in the older days tattoos were a lot more taboo. Makes no sense.

As long as the tattoos are covered with the uniform, who cares. These brave men & women are serving our country, let them have their tattoos.

As a tax payer, voter, and one who is greatful to these men and women who serve all of us and protect our freedoms, I am appalled that these good people are being treated this way. What do tatoos have to do with the quality of one's service?