Air force tattoo policy hand

Tattoos are not discussed quite as frequently in the Air Force compared to the Navy, where its origins begin.

However, the Air Force tattoo policy for 2023 is actually fairly loose and arguably as liberal as the new Navy policy.

It is important that you have body art that remains in compliance with Air Force standards in order to avoid disciplinary action.

Learn more about what is and isn’t considered acceptable under the Air Force tattoo policy.

The key takeaways from the 2023 Air Force tattoo policy include:

• Airmen are now allowed a single-ring tattoo on each hand, no more than 3/8ths inches wide
• In addition to ring tattoos, airmen may have one small tattoo on each hand, no more than 1 inch in diameter.
• Chest and back tattoos are now authorized but must not be visible in an open-shirt uniform.
• Neck tattoos are permissible but must be limited to one tattoo and be placed behind the ears (see image below).
• Hand, arm, leg, neck, and ring tattoos may be visible in any u