Dear Abby readers discuss military tattoos and enlistment choices
The letter replies to Worried Mom in Gainesville about a son barred from re enlistment due to tattoos. It cites policy dates from Navy 2003 and Marine Corps 2007, suggests tattoo removal, and argues the son may face PTSD and boredom. Responses reference the French Foreign Legion as an option and discuss maturation and mental health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Gainesville
Fla
Marine Corps
U.S. Navy
NAVY
The
Marine Times
French Foreign Legion
Marc
South Orange
N.J
Iraq
Legion
Arrow Tempt Useful Ninety in Pour Taste
The fragment notes a comment about wine described as a pour taste. It references an arrow and ninety in a transcription style. No clear people or organizations are identified.
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A compact listing of across and down crossword clues with hinted answers including Zoo favorite and Chess piece, plus several theme lines covering plants, objects, and common phrases. Readers fill entries by solving hints such as Hocus Pocus, Sandler or Carolla, and Razor brand.
Hints from Heloise on nonstick iron care and brass cleaning
Advice on removing sticky residue from nonstick irons with vinegar while unplugged. Tips include using a plastic scrubbie and avoiding damage. Also covers brass cleaning with ketchup for non lacquered brass and organizing papers with a computer file cabinet approach.
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Heloise
Heloise/Vinegar
P.O
San Antonio
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FFL
Charles
Fort Worth
Texas
U.S
Redmond, Obe
Universal Press Syndicate
Family Circus
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Tribte
David L. Hoyt
Jeff Knurek
Zoo
March
Addison
Massey
Hocus
Sandler
Carolla
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Aedian
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UFS
Colorado Springs
Colo
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King Features Syndicate
Beetle Bailey
Sarge
Blondie
Vevivev
Taylor
Wat
MR. B
Wee
Satan
Anne
Garfield
Jon
Brokf
Hagar the
Snuffy Smith
Zeke
Enny Frog
Jamey
Ike
the Wizard of Id
Mezade
Ziti
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