Ross,
I'm in the Air Guard, and the new Air Force tattoo policy says no tattoos
on the hands, face or neck, and that the lower arms (visible in short
sleeves) can not be more than 25% tattooed (though whether they would ever
measure the surface area of each tattoo and the whole arm...no, as you
were, they just might...). Also, no visible tattoos can be more than a
certain size. Shortly after this policy was implemented, I went out and got
my first tattoo. It's a mouse with a sword, on my forearm, and it's about
five by two inches. I don't know if it's within the specific size reg or
not; I've worn short sleeves on duty since I got it, and the Chief (E-9)
took a sideways glance at it and said nothing. As far as I'm concerned,
they can throw me the f*ck out if they don't like it. I've had it with
Clinton's military, where he can try to weasel out of a lawsuit by claiming
to be the commander in chief and then not be court martialed for adultery.
I took an oath to the Constitution first (even though I understand he tried
to have that part removed from the oath as too troublesome for us ordinary
people to concern ourselves with). I understand that they (the government)
are paying to remove pre-existing tattoos, though. I don't think readiness
has anything to do with it, the Air Force side, at least, says it has to do
with military image. (Since when are tattoos on us enlisted folk contrary
to military image?) Then they say it has to do mostly with the profusion of
gang tattoos, not the traditional anchors or eagles, but they have to go
after everyone in order to be fair. This might be my last enlistment, and
I'm only a part-timer, I can't imagine what the full-timers are going
through. Sorry for the rant, and in front of an officer and all, but that's
the privilege of the enlisted, right, Cap'n Ray?
Nevin
>Dan,
>
>I know I've been retired for only two years but doesn't Ft. Knox (that's
>where you are assigned if memory serves) have an education center??? Don't
>they help with this stuff anymore? Anyway, I agree with Nevin, use the
>basic military style of writing but I suggest putting it in a civilian
>format, depending on the software you use there are some decent wizards and
>templates available for such things. Also I suggest that you use Unit
>Letterhead too. That stuff does impress civilians at least for 5 minutes or
>so. Another idea would be to contact the ACAP office, while I realize you
>aren't retiring yet, they should have someone in that office who could
>assist you.!!
>PS if your Colonel has a real secretary she/he should be able to help too
>
>On another note I have heard that military personnel can no longer have
>visible tattoo's, I'm guessing on the arms, hands, neck??? And that the
>removal of such tattoos is being done at government expense due to
>readiness. Is there any truth to this? How on earth is it being enforced
>(maybe a stupid question given the UCMJ) and what about all the military
>personnel that have had tattoos for years...Good luck with the Masters
>Program.
>
>Ross Overcash,74B,NAMGBR 1172
>Ayer, MA
>http://www.tiac.net/users/jroverca/index.htm
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
>Behalf Of Dan Ray
>Sent: Thursday, July 15, 1999 8:33 PM
>To: MG LIST
>Subject: OT! - Scholastic Letter of Recommendation
>
>
>I know there are some scholars on the list.
>MG content? umm....maybe I can manage a booming restoration company when I
>retire from the Army! ;)
>I have to submit some letters of recommendation for an application to a
>Masters program, and was wondering if any of you university types can show
>me (weblinks, successful letters, etc.) an acceptable format. The only
>formats I know are standard Army regulation "Letters to a civilian" stuff.
>That's probably acceptable, but I'm just wondering.
>I have to type my own letter for the Colonel's sig, of course. (that's how
>the army works). It's a distance ed MA in Management.
>Sorry to disturb you...but you read this far. hehe.
>TIA
>Dan
>aspiring student (no sheepskin, no promotion)
>73 B
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