My son was "disqualified" today because of a tattoo?

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Permalink Reply by Richard Bishop on April 9, 2013 at 6:54pm

Jim,

Thank you for your reply, Well after talking to a few people and getting a call back form the "commander" from the New England center, It appears that my sons recruiting station was given, or misinterpreted some recent information. They issued April 1st a few new dress codes etc. I guess by adding the work "elliptical" to the T-shirt information appears to have caused some confusion. His recruiter called him this morning and ans informed him they used the wrong shirt (V-neck). SOO they had him come in and take 2 pictures, one in the blue khaki and one in a green dress shirt, with one button undone, no tattoos showing, my son asked why he was not able to wear a "crew neck" under the shirts. and from what I have read it states "either a crew neck t shirt OR button down. Now it has to be sent up the chain of command. I am still a little concerned but feel a little better. I know mistakes happen, but prior to this incorrect information he did not have to have any pictures taken because they were not visible wearing a crew neck. When I spoke to the "chief" when this first started, he informed me that there were sailors with contracts and ship dates who now had to be called to say they are no longer eligible for the Navy, I can not imagine how those future sailors and parents must have felt.  I truly hope this work outs for my son and anyone else involved with this situation.

Thanks for letting me vent!!

Rich

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Permalink Reply by Joseph E McCray on April 12, 2013 at 2:27pm

find out for sure before jumping into the AF, SOUNDS IF  the AF recruiter is a bit shakey and maybe threatening. They to have a qouta.  Been in some tight s--t with the AF!

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