I don't know when the army "moved with the times" because when I was with my son in the army recruitment office, approx. 5 years ago, I witnessed a young lad being rejected on the spot because he had a tattoo on his neck. It was a shame for the lad.....he may have made a great soldier......and let's face it, what did it have to do with his possible ability as a soldier? Having said that, on balance, I had to agree. It is about conformity at the end of the day......I came across "crusaders" in my time in the emergency services.....they expected everyone to change to accommodate them.....and they were always challenging and pushing the boundaries! Nah, rules are rules........if she's that bothered, she'll have 'em removed.