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10-30-2009, 06:18
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ThINK before you INK
Just another reminder to engage the cranium housing group when considering getting a tattoo, where it will be, and what it will be... Tattoos are not the taboo they once were, but they can still carry plenty of negative stereotyping and may prevent you from going where you want to go. Not to mention that what is "cool" today (age/year) isn't always very "cool" after a few years have passed...
Get a tatto if you want a tatto, but it should be more than a 30-second decision and take into account how that tatto might impact your future as a career professional. There are some jobs that embrace body modifications but most career fields still frown on extremes. If your goal is to work in a profession that frowns on extremes then it makes little sense to set yourself up for failure. ThINK before you INK 
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#13
10-30-2009, 06:21
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A timely article in GQ Magazine from Sep 2009
http://picasaweb.google.com/tiangotl...14594605997266 "Kids! Be the First on Your Block Not to Get a Tattoo When every baller, rocker, celebutard, and regular Joe is covered in bad tattos, new ink is not gonna make you look like a badass. Want to rebel? Keep it all-natural." Last edited by HMC-FMF-PJ; 10-30-2009 at 06:23.
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10-30-2009, 21:56
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I agree with 8404 on this one. The only thing you get out of not trying is failure.
Provided that you have no criminal or civil record showing you hold any afflitation with these groups, then I would attempt to run it up the chain of command. You could go to the local police department to get a notarized letter stating you have no afflitations which would help your cause. Last edited by 8404; 10-30-2009 at 23:01.
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10-31-2009, 19:45
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I have 2 thoughts here.
1) I would think that commissioning regulations are more stringent then enlistments'. If one is in the system as rejected for X in the MEPS system for enlisting, then how would it be any different for commissioning? 2) A "person" that I know was rejected for enlistment, only to come back 5 years later and find that all of "his" information was gone. He answered no to a line item that he previously answered yes to, and everything was gravy. V/r
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HM3 Taylor NAS Jacksonville, ICU "This is an inspiring quote to show my deep side, how bad ass I am, and to show I have morals. Yes...I am cool." - Taylor
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#16
10-31-2009, 20:28
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b. Gang Association. Applicants who disclose or who are suspected of gang association will be interviewed by the CO to determine degree of participation and ability to maintain a satisfactory pattern of conduct. Applicants who have affiliated with gangs should not be denied enlistment/commission based on that affiliation alone. However, applicants who have a history of criminal activity or violence associated with gang activity are not enlistment/commission eligible. Refer to Chapter 2, Section 5 for applicants with gang tattoos. 020502. BODY ART/MARKING AND ORNAMENTATION a. Definition. Body art/marking includes branding, body piercing, body mutilation and ornamentation. Types of this body art are, but not limited to, tongue splitting/forking and facial ornamentation such as silicon implantations and horning. Types of body markings/art on any individual that will prohibit said individual from serving in the United States Navy are markings that are in direct conflict with the Navy’s high standards and conservative approach to personal appearance, are inappropriate by location, intent, content, or that are considered prejudicial to good order, discipline, and morale, or are of a nature to bring discredit to the Navy. b. Direction. Each applicant will be evaluated with regard to tattoos and/or body piercing, ornamentation, branding, and body mutilation when determining enlistment/commissioning eligibility. In addition to reviewing the particular form of body marking, the evaluator will gain a complete understanding from the applicant on the meaning or purpose that the marking/art represents. Although a particular form of body marking may appear innocent or benign, certain symbols may represent membership in organizations or personal orientation toward known subversive, criminal or other unfavorable behavior(s). Therefore, all Navy Recruiting personnel will be cognizant of the Navy’s policy. Last edited by 8404; 10-31-2009 at 20:31.
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11-04-2009, 12:26
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What kills me is I ran across a sailors 'facebook' page yesterday where his main picture is him sitting infront of a flag I recognized from one of those history channel programs on 'US National Socialists' parties. I don't know you or your intentions other then serving, but it is a pissing shame you are being withheld at a time when the Navy doesn't want just anyone. Good luck.
Sean
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#18
11-04-2009, 23:55
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I think it would create a very "interesting" conversation and situation for that sailor and his command if they found out, especially considering how much the government and military police agencies are concerned about gang infiltration into the services.
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#19
11-05-2009, 02:33
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No room for racists
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Or PM me with the link and I will do it. We don't need crap like that in the military. Last edited by HMC-FMF-PJ; 11-05-2009 at 02:49.
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11-06-2009, 00:01
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I know from experience that both Facebook and Myspace have a place on the page where it says the location of the individual or group in the profile plus the individual or group's name. A search of your browsing hsitory will list upto the last 300 hundred pages of the sites you visited.
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