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Warfighters, sound off. Tell me this one doesnt hit you in the gut.
Which of these patriots and Americans has tattoos? (referring to the picture)
Which of these patriots and Americans has tattoos? (referring to the picture)
Tattoos
Professionalism
Sacrifice
Brotherhood
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SPC Walden,
I think this is a cheap play on emotion to go over a topic like tattoos. How many of these Soldiers were on the overweight program or had ART-15s pending. Hell I could bring up a lot of topics that people the fallen may have been a part of. If you have a good argument you don't have to work through cheap tricks to try and pull at the heart strings.
I think this is a cheap play on emotion to go over a topic like tattoos. How many of these Soldiers were on the overweight program or had ART-15s pending. Hell I could bring up a lot of topics that people the fallen may have been a part of. If you have a good argument you don't have to work through cheap tricks to try and pull at the heart strings.
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Im not trying to pull at heartstrings. It was something someone posted to me, and I am curious to see how many others felt the same way I do.
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Sir, the system would only allow me to give one thumbs up, but I clicked it at least 50 times.
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MSG (Join to see)
Agree completely with MAJ Telesco. It caused me more of an eye roll with how far we are going to get an emotional reaction that a hit to the "feelers". I am sure this would be all the rage on wtfmoments.
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If I were to hazard a guess I would have to say somewhere between none of them and all of them. But my question is this did it matter to their leadership if they had tattoos or not? I would say no. Having a tattoo or two doesn't make you a bad soldier/leader; it is what is in your heart that makes you what you are. Tattoos shouldn't matter, they have been more or less of a military tradition for generations, yet now it has become a decision maker for leadership as to whether someone can lead because they have a tattoo that can be seen. I call bullshit on this idea. Anyone can lead if it is in them to do so. Save your prejudices and judgments that really matter.
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From the information provided, which is a question of tattoo's and a picture of what looks to be Arlington Cemetery, my response would have to unequivocally be "WHO CARE'S!" Obviously these warrior's paid the ultimate price for freedom and the American way of life. My personal opinion is that as long as the tattoo falls within the guidelines of published regulations (such as Army Regulation AR 670-1), anyone serving in the Armed Forces of this country can have any type of body art they desire.
I have one tattoo that I designed myself because I wanted something that no one else had - and to this day, I have seen MANY tattoo's of the Superman symbol, but none morphed with "Old Glory" running through it as I have mine. AR 670-1, at the time, stated that as long as the tattoo was not visible while wearing the Dress Uniform (Army Green then; Army Blue now), then the tattoo was authorized.
I also have two ear piercing's in the left ear, and a piercing in each nipple. When I was showering after Physical Training one morning, I walked by my First Sergeant who stopped me and proceeded to tell me that I couldn't have those nipple piercing's and to take them out. I responded that if he can show me in AR 670-1 where it says that I can not have them, I would take them out. He couldn't and I didn't.
It is ALWAYS good to check into regulations before taking action of any sort. Just my $0.02.
I have one tattoo that I designed myself because I wanted something that no one else had - and to this day, I have seen MANY tattoo's of the Superman symbol, but none morphed with "Old Glory" running through it as I have mine. AR 670-1, at the time, stated that as long as the tattoo was not visible while wearing the Dress Uniform (Army Green then; Army Blue now), then the tattoo was authorized.
I also have two ear piercing's in the left ear, and a piercing in each nipple. When I was showering after Physical Training one morning, I walked by my First Sergeant who stopped me and proceeded to tell me that I couldn't have those nipple piercing's and to take them out. I responded that if he can show me in AR 670-1 where it says that I can not have them, I would take them out. He couldn't and I didn't.
It is ALWAYS good to check into regulations before taking action of any sort. Just my $0.02.
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I think a lot of people are missing the point of what I was asking. It hit me in the feels, just seeing what it invoked in other people. But sir, it's nice to see an officer with tattoos as well.
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LTC Michael Boyd
You commented, "It hit me in the feels, ..."
What is meant by that statement?
Regardless of what your intentions were in posting such a question, THINK about what you are posting and how others may perceive the question (i.e. explain what the point of your posting is, or where it came from).
As you can see, MANY perceived your posting in a manner that you weren't expecting. It is all in the information contained in the delivery of the content.
Think about an Operations Order - it gives the who, what, where, why, and when. The only thing lacking is the HOW , which is usually left up to the unit Commanding Officer. A proper OPORD will not leave any room for missing the point.
I hope I am making sense. HAHA
I got the tattoo when I was enlisted. Actually, I was a Specialist at the time - I got the ear piercing's when I was a Second Lieutenant. Many tried reprimanding me for both, however, when I stood my ground (backed up with regulations), they had no recourse but to back down. My rebellious nature pissed off A LOT of people. In the end, I still had a successful career.
What is meant by that statement?
Regardless of what your intentions were in posting such a question, THINK about what you are posting and how others may perceive the question (i.e. explain what the point of your posting is, or where it came from).
As you can see, MANY perceived your posting in a manner that you weren't expecting. It is all in the information contained in the delivery of the content.
Think about an Operations Order - it gives the who, what, where, why, and when. The only thing lacking is the HOW , which is usually left up to the unit Commanding Officer. A proper OPORD will not leave any room for missing the point.
I hope I am making sense. HAHA
I got the tattoo when I was enlisted. Actually, I was a Specialist at the time - I got the ear piercing's when I was a Second Lieutenant. Many tried reprimanding me for both, however, when I stood my ground (backed up with regulations), they had no recourse but to back down. My rebellious nature pissed off A LOT of people. In the end, I still had a successful career.
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