Army to tighten rules on permissible tattoos

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army intends to tighten its restrictions on soldiers’ tattoos.

Under a proposed rule change, new recruits would not be allowed tattoos visible below the elbow or knee or above the neckline. Current soldiers would be permitted to keep any tattoos not deemed racist, sexist or extremist.

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