I cant advise on when its best, but a very good freind of mine went into the military after highschool. He was a weight lifter and football player. He was all built up and solid. After about 2 years in the army he came back a good bit smaller but way stronger and more solid. I wouldnt expect to get to bulked up, you may or may not. You will probably come back alot more solid though. Getting all bulked up requires a lot of gym time, which most military people dont have time to commit to.

I think its a pretty cool peice. Its not what I would want to have done but to each his on. I have posted my back peice (in progress) I know its different and not to everybodys taste. Thats what makes them individual. Question is are you happy with it? If so, then you have all the confirmation you need. In the end the only one you have to impress with it is yourself. Post more pics as it comes along.

I went by last night to set up another session for some more work, the artist I use was just finishing with a person and setting up for the next one. He wiped down the gun and other equipment ( non sterile items) with a type of Sani-wipe solution. The same thing done in the hospital for non-invasive items. Next time you go to the doctor watch and see how much stuff your local doctor touches in his exam room before he gets to your exam. The dirtiest item in the doctors office is his stethoscope. Think about how many bare chests and backs it touches and generally isnt cleaned between patients.