How many of you have service tattoos? And what are your thoughts on them?

I don't have any objections to people that choose to get service tattoos, that is up to them, I Myself however have no intention of getting one ever but then thats My choice for Myself. Usually the message or design of the tattoos is fine and as long as its respectable I don't have a problem with those that do choose to have them. That should be up to them to decide for themselves.

Enjoy them while they new, and you are young..
Cause they're going to look like shit as you age. Quite unlike fine wine...

I have 4 (one for each year of service). It is up to each individual on where to get it. You just have to realize that if you get it in the wrong place it may cost you a job later on. while waiting to go to bootcamp, I was talking with a veteran that was a parole officer and he mentioned that he was not expecting to get promoted because his supervisor informed him that he looked more like the parolees than an officer with the tattoos on his forearms. For this reason I was very particular where I had the tattoos placed.

I don't since I always sobered up and chickened out by the time I got to the head of the line. ;)

My first Platoon Sgt. told me never to get a tattoo when your drunk. So I got this after I got out.

I have one service tat on my right shoulder, that's the only one I have but I am soon going to get another one of the Cuban flag that represents my dad who has passed away, I will put one banner on each side with my kids name in the banners.

AWESOME BROTHER..

I served in 3/502 INF back in the 80s and have very fond memories of my service. I've always wanted to commemorate that time in my life with a tattoo. My unit's crest is awesome and I think it would make for some great ink.

I have an idea of a bald eagle (101st Airborne) clutching the 502nd unit crest. Question for you all: Out of fear of even remotely being accused of stolen valor since I never saw combat, would it be taboo to get it on my right arm? I know that area on the uniform is reserved for division patches where a soldier served in combat. Does anyone see a problem with that?

Thanks for any insight.

I have one that is 3D and keeps my integrity, bravery and loyalty alive for our Great Nation: EXCLUDING-the Bigots and Current Republicans that do not represent any of my three characteristics I mentioned above!
I WEAR MY 3D tattoo where it can only be seen by my actions toward humanity and It holds dear all protections for the people of the United States of America:
MY HEART! I carry my heart with me and represents everything about a TRUE AMERICAN INFANTRYMAN...

Got the black and gold on my left shoulder