"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;"

Way to focus on the important stuff, guys.

And provide more barriers to retention and recruitment.

Cause image is everything, after all.

Marines bans big, garish tattoos:

"Dozens of Marines from at least one installation have been rushing to get new tattoos before a new ban kicks in Sunday.

The Marine Corps is banning Leathernecks from getting any new, extra-large tattoos below the elbow or the knee. The Corps says such tattoos are harmful to its spit-and-polish image."