Posted on Sep 24, 2014
Has your military experience inspired you to get a tattoo?
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I have no tattoos, however I have considered what would lead me to getting one and what it would be. I have decided that it would need to be a significant event, related either to a personal accomplishment or my family that would be a testiment and reminder of that. I have always thought that any tattoo I get should be one that is presentable in mixed company and in no way detracts from what it represents. I would also get it in a place on my body that is not usually displayed (on my trunk).
I have been deployed 3 time, and have many other significant events, both related to my family and to my career, however nothing yet has stood out enough for me to get a tattoo.
I have been deployed 3 time, and have many other significant events, both related to my family and to my career, however nothing yet has stood out enough for me to get a tattoo.
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I got two of them before the military and two while I have been in. Would like to get more but where I want them does not work with the new AR 670-1. So until I get out they will have to be on the back burner.
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Some aspects of my Military Service I have considered a tattoo, being Army Aviation, there are many I have considered. Mostly though, I've consider something to honor both my Celtic and Viking Heritage and Military Service.
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Yes, several. I also hope to have enough money to get a quarter-sleeve on my arm in the near future.
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I have 5 total, two Navy related. All of them are hidden in uniform as well, due to my desire to be on TV when Ig et out of the military. I have my submarine qualification dolphins on my left Pec directly underneath where they sit on my uniform. I also have three nautical stars symbolizing the miles steamed on my first deployment. My next one will be a memorial to my little brother who was killed in a car read last december on my back.
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I never had a desire to get one then, and don't have one now, and there is a very good chance I will go to my grave without one.
I don't have problems with people getting tattoos, they just aren't for me.
I don't have problems with people getting tattoos, they just aren't for me.
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I had two tattoos before surgery pretty much obliterated the small one. Both of them had a significant meaning to me. I kept them up under my short sleeve line simply because they were important to me and not others. I recently had a third tattoo added but it's work inspired. Some of the plants I work at will not allow jewelry, so I had my wifes initial tattooed in a wedding ring design. Tattoo's are an individual taste much like hairstyles and attire. Which is why I'm surprised it took so long for the military to get around to regulating them. I think they should leave alone those tats covered by the uniform however.
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