Is it possible to join any branch of the U.S. military with a rose tattoo on the left hand?

Yes, no, maybe, sort of and get yours removed.

I Googled this

It depends on the branch of the military, and even then you can always apply for a waiver.

From my understanding (many good friends and relatives in service), it depends on how valuable your contribution to the branch will be.

If you score very highly on tests and they want you for intelligence or another elite specialist field, a small, visible tat can be acceptable.

If you get a waiver, be aware that you will be admonished for further altering government property by getting additional ink.

I believe it is allowed on hands and neck so long as they are not “extremist, indecent, sexist or racist”

It might depend on how fast we are going through servicemen in an ugly shooting war.

@Blueroses “you will be admonished for further altering government property” ...that’s always bothered me about the military. The whole idea of me belonging to the US as their property is just…..

Well, @uberbatman You are signing over your life and body. If that isn’t clear at recruiting, it damn well becomes apparent through boot camp.

This is why, though I never served, I have no problem endorsing medical/psychiatric/education support for all who make it through their military contract.

@uberbatman I don’t mean to come out or lash at you. My tone is calm. Whether you believe you belong or don’t belong to the U.S. is up to you, but come on, don’t belittle our troops by merely calling them property. They’re still humans. Not everyone can be “property” of their parents heirloom and trust funds. For some, the military is the only way out of their little town.

@pleiades My slight isn’t against the troops, I have quite a few friends and family that serve it’s just the idea of signing myself over to any organization that bothers me. My cousin is a marine and constantly refers to himself as property of the US military. I just don’t like the idea of being property to someone or some orginization. Ya know freedom and all that good stuff…

@uberbatman Touché!