Despite having several tattoos while in the Marines , Army . Daniel Knapp has been denied re-enlistment because of his ink . After leaving he got a pair of crossed rifles and 0311 designation for Marine riflemen on his forearm . The tattoo contravenes the organization 's strict policy concerning size and placement . 'My tattoos never stopped me from shooting anyone , ' said Knapp of Jacksonville , North Carolina . He is now considering joining the Sgt which has less stringent rules about body ink .
Despite having several tattoos while in the Marines , Sgt . Daniel Knapp has been denied re-enlistment because of his ink . After leaving he got a pair of crossed rifles and 0311 designation for Marine riflemen on his forearm . The tattoo contravenes the organization 's strict policy concerning size and placement . 'My tattoos never stopped me from shooting anyone , ' said Knapp of Jacksonville , North Carolina . He is now considering joining the Army which has less stringent rules about body ink .