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Updated Tattoo Policy

May 14, 2024

Coast Guard updates tattoo policy

Size limits, placement of tattoos adjusted.

U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Arsene Katumbayi graduates from U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May during a ceremony, Sept. 15, 2023 –as a new fleet member and a naturalized citizen. In conjunction with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. Coast Guard allows eligible residents to become naturalized citizens after successful completion of boot camp by conducting applicable interviews and screenings during training, meeting with the Staff Judge Advocate, and passing their citizenship test. Cape May is one of four training centers now authorized to certify honorable service for members’ citizenship applications. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Schell)

April 11, 2024

New: Coast Guard streamlines naturalization services for Coast Guard recruits, reservists, and active-duty members

Four TRACENS now authorized to certify honorable service for members seeking U.S. citizenship.