Posted on Feb 7, 2022
Cody Miller
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I have a single tattoo of what was supposed to be a semicolon that didn’t quite turn out right. It’s the only tattoo I have on my hands.
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SFC Kelly Fuerhoff
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Ask a recruiter.
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Given what the tattoo means, a savvy recruiter may ask some additional questions. Assuming you got the tattoo for the meaning i am talking about, do you think military service is for you? This question is genuine and not meant to be hurtful or demeaning. I just know folks with the tattoo and am familiar with the meaning behind it.
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Cody Miller
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I do intend on asking a recruiter about it, and the symbol does have the meaning you’re thinking of, and that’s exactly why I’m thinking of service, to be the best me I can be. I appreciate you for making it aware that you weren’t trying to be demeaning. Happens often on here when anyone asks anything.
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Cody Miller
Cody Miller
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Also in addition, the tattoo doesn’t represent my past directly, it was for a family member I lost.
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SFC Kelly Fuerhoff
SFC Kelly Fuerhoff
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Cody Miller - No it doesn't "happen often on here when anyone asks anything." People get blunt to certain questions because a LOT of questions could be answered by going directly to the source - i.e. recruiters, people's NCOs, supervisors, etc.
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Most recruiters are aware of what the Semi colon tattoo means. And then there’s the question of “have you ever had thoughts about harming yourself” which according to your tattoo would be yes.

I’m gonna be blunt with you, the military isn’t for you. I’ve lost too many soldiers to suicide and you joining the military having contemplated it before is not worth the risk
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Cody Miller
Cody Miller
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The tattoo was for a family member, not me.
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