Army changing tattoo policy

the united states army is changing course when it comes to heavily regulating the number of tattoos a soldier can get … and where on his or her body they can get them. as abc-7’s andrew j. polk reports, it could create a boost in soldier morale and for local businesses: :20 :33 nats – tatoo machine tight they say a tatto is forever… but apparently the army’s strict regulations on tattoos on service members is not. doing an about face, the army just announced it’s easing up on those tattoo rules. it’s news that’s buzzing with ink lovers… Nats of buzzing tattoos and el apso’s economy. nats – tatoo machine wide “located just right across us-54 from ft. bliss itself, tattoo parlors like tom fooleries tattoos here say they didn’t see a big change in business even when the tougher regulations were in place” “We didn’t really see difference as far as how many people were walking through the door that are military. The only difference we really saw was where they were, the location of the tattoo. More of these pieces went on the ribs than on the arms, you know, and the things they were doing before.” last year’s regulations cracked down on tattoos visible in p-t attire, which is shorts and a t-shirt. in the near future, a soldier is o-k as long as its covered by the full uniform and its not offensive or derogatory. the change in types of tatoos could bring more business at tattoo shops.. and it could impact recruiting for the army overall. “Well obviously, people who already have full sleeves, if they change it, will be able to look at joing.” ” couple people told me they want to get sleeves or whatever. But i don’t judge people. I’m just not that big into tattoos, so.” andrew j polk, abc-7. and according to the army times, the changes are expected to become official in the “very nea future.”