The Marines Release New Tattoo Rules — and They’re Cooler Than You Might Expect

There may soon be more inked arms in the Marines, thanks to new tattoo rules. (Photo: Getty Images) Joining the Marines is no small feat. Other than the obvious physical and professional demands, Marines are held to the highest standard for their appearance — and we’re not just talking about the traditional buzz cut. The Marine Corps has recently updated its tattoo rules, and truth be told, they’re much more low-key than the old rules (which is surprising, since the new rules are still pretty strict). “The Commandant said it best in the Marine Corps Bulletin in that we’ve attempted to balance the individual desires of Marines with the need to maintain the disciplined appearance expected of our profession,” says Sgt. Major Ronald L. Green in a public announcement explaining the changes. And, as he told the Marine Corps Times, “He wanted the policy to allow Marines freedom and flexibility to express themselves, while also being clearly written and understandable for both Marines and their leadership.”  The most important rule of all, he added, states that any tattoo a Marine receives cannot “express sexism, nudity, racism, vulgarity, or anything that is offensive and is of nature to bring discredit to the Marine [...]
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