Our daughter was kept out of the navy and coast guard because of a small tat on the back of her neck, even though it was hidden by hair. She finally was able to enlist in the army Nat. Guard. This was about 8 years ago. At the time, they wouldn't accept any tats that showed with rolled down long sleeves or above the collar.
Out of curiosity, was having the 'small tat' removed not an option?
