Lets see the ink!

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 22:58:01 -0500

Ladies and Gentlemen, the tattoo thread. Couple of rules-<div>Like if you like, dislike if you think its garbage! Use tact, be respectful, and DO NOT POST ANYTHING that can bring discredit or bad rap to Rally point. Also, state whether or not you are for or against tattoos in the military in general, and why you think they should stay or go.</div>

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2014 11:03 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:03:03 -0500

As long as they are not seen in act I am cool with them. The only other thing is they must remain within good order and discipline. I have none, but to each his/her own.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Feb 24 at 2014 11:03 PM

Maj Chris Nelson — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:03:10 -0500

I have no problems with tats... Think they need to stay off the head and neck. They need to be in decent taste. No swastica.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2014 11:05 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:05:47 -0500

I have no tattoos and I think tattoos are stupid in my opinion. I dont understand the need to write all over your body. If you have tattoos good for you. Not sure what benefits you get from it.

Response by SSG Laureano Pabon made Feb 24 at 2014 11:31 PM

SSG Laureano Pabon — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:31:57 -0500

I personally don't have a tattoo, but it does tell a story if observed correctly.

If a member of the special forces wore one then one would know they are or where in Special Forces. However there is another side to this, prisoners as well have tattoos and one can tell the difference, If the tattoo appears to be as it was written, crooked, smeared. One can tell this person has served in prison.

I however have heard that the needle used to draw the designs in the flesh while getting a professional tattoo are used by many people, to include this who have HIV.

interesting part of this is that no one is going to go to a tattoo parlor and say they HIV I was a tattoo of (anything). Disinfecting all needles are not always 100% true and some needles are not always maintained or properly cleaned causing the possibly of getting an infection that much more faster without anyone being aware. I guess that for those whom wish to get a tattoo while in the military as Major Nelson stated would be advisable, but also stay highly alert while your getting your tattoo by the designer.

Observed where he gets his needles and where he puts them, see if he cleans them properly.

Response by SPC James Bailey made Feb 25 at 2014 1:52 AM

SPC James Bailey — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 01:52:23 -0500

I have 2 of my own and as long as they are in good taste (ie no offensive signs or lettering) they are good in my book

Response by SSG Shawn Vann made Feb 25 at 2014 3:13 AM

SSG Shawn Vann — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 03:13:16 -0500

The only thing I have to say other than what has already been posted is: if a service member was allowed to enter service with certain tattoos during the height of the war, should that be allowed to be the only disqualifying attribute to them no longer being allowed to serve. I think no! If someone's tats are good enough while the bullets are flying then why aren't they good enough now! A little ignorant for my tastes. If a decision maker in D.C. Has a problem with service members tattoo's that he had prior to entry into armed services but was still allowed to join, he should feel free to enlist him/her self and stand the watch. I have 2 tattoos myself. They are my 2 eldest sons names and birthdays. Obvious why I'm not showing pics!

That being said if they are going to change the rules now persons already serving should be grandfathered!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2014 10:22 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 10:22:40 -0500

Not all tatoos have a story......some were drunken, depressed or druged up mistakes

Response by SPC Christopher Smith made Feb 27 at 2014 10:58 AM

SPC Christopher Smith — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 10:58:28 -0500

Using this posting as a landmark so I can load my tats later. I believe tattoos are the one thing of warrior culture that i always going to be in the military. Tattoos have been around longer than the American military system, and they are not going anywhere. I have three I will only be showing two off. All three have personal meanings but I'll share that the two I'm sharing, one is a momento of someone, the other represents my pride in where I'm from. It is a flag, not the US flag, anyone want to guess which one it is before I post it?

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Feb 27 at 2014 11:03 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 11:03:52 -0500

Here is a picture of my newest addition to my collection.  There are three figures in all wrapping around my leg and all will be done in a silhouette fashion like this one.  The background will be a smoking/cloudy style.<div><br></div><div>Out of the 15 tattoo I currently have, 10 are related directly to my service.  I think for those of us that choose to get tattoos, the art work gives us a chance to honor and remember our service. </div>

Response by LT Jessica Kellogg made Feb 27 at 2014 7:13 PM

LT Jessica Kellogg — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 19:13:21 -0500

I don't have any tattoos, but I've thought about getting something like this on a scar I have.  I don't think I could go through with it though... not a fan of needles... 

Response by Sgt Matthew O'Donnell made Apr 2 at 2014 8:01 AM

Sgt Matthew O'Donnell — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 08:01:39 -0400

I like them, I really don't care what anybody says. I have one rule for tattoos for me, if I can't show everyone what it is, I don't need it. <br>

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 3 at 2014 4:30 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 04:30:55 -0400

Here are 3 of my 35 Tat's I hope you all like them!!!

Response by SFC Robert Putzer made Apr 3 at 2014 5:25 AM

SFC Robert Putzer — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 05:25:18 -0400

My latest. 

Response by SSG Oliver Mathews made Apr 3 at 2014 11:10 PM

SSG Oliver Mathews — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 23:10:12 -0400

I love tattoos, I love self expression. At the end of the day its all
about sellf expression. The army wants specific rules and while i am
playing the US Army's play ground i have to play by their rules. Much like
alot of other lifestyle choices in this world (IE Motorcycle Clubs, Political Parties, LEOs etc.) . I may not like it but until i brush the sand off my knees and walk home i dont have a leg to stand on to fight it.

I have two at the moment and want more but cost is generally a limiting factor for me. I have to symmetrical and everything has to have a meaning and work with everything else. I have two Socks already drawn and am working with my artist to make it more interesting. What i have decided to do is Take the templates of the socks and trace
my hand in four places and have those tattooed to meet the regs at which
point i will wait until A. they change it (again) or B. I get out and
have it finished.

I am also working on my chest and shoulder peices which will all flow from one side to the other and once i get those ill tie in the half sleeves.

I know it sounds kinda of crazy to plan everything out but i hate the idea of being lop sided or asymmetrical.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2014 1:38 PM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:38:37 -0400

Mine is simply for the love of service to the country, the Air Force, and freedom. All three of which I respect dearly since so many have died to protect all three!

Response by SGT Ben Keen made May 19 at 2014 1:58 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Mon, 19 May 2014 13:58:56 -0400

I finally got my leg piece finished yesterday! 3 sittings and 6 hours later, I'm really pleased with how this piece turned out!

Response by SGT Thomas Lucken made May 30 at 2014 11:35 AM

SGT Thomas Lucken — Fri, 30 May 2014 11:35:10 -0400

32 years old and hard to read in picture and the only tattoo I have, says: Cav Scout.

Response by SSG Jon Miller made Jun 3 at 2014 5:26 AM

SSG Jon Miller — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 05:26:08 -0400

My ink

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2014 11:19 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:19:30 -0400

Just wanted to throw mine into the ring

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2014 4:46 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 16:46:00 -0400

I have been toying with this for my next one.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2014 6:35 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 18:35:40 -0400

Metaphorical and literal.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Sep 1 at 2014 8:59 PM

SGT Richard H. — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 20:59:01 -0400

When Tattoos find a way to prevent excellence in your soldiering skills, I will definitely be against them. Until then, just keep them off your face and it's all good.

Response by SGT Mark Sullivan made Sep 1 at 2014 10:09 PM

SGT Mark Sullivan — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 22:09:33 -0400

I have never understood why the Army is now taking a no tattoo stance. I mean I can understand why some places need to be avoided, hence the Kentucky and Tennessee tattoo parlors are off-limits because of sanitation. It doesn't matter to me if someone is inked, as long as it's respectful, no racists crap or gang crap. As far as the SMA thinking it's unprofessional, obviously he's a political hack, that knows nothing of History, and soldiers past. The ancient Celts were a bad-assed bunch, and they had tribal tattoos, wore woad and went into battle nude, the Maori, in New Zealand, were another bunch of bad-asses, they wore tribal tattoo's to show their prowess in battle, the list goes on, and on.

Response by CMDCM Gene Treants made Sep 1 at 2014 10:10 PM

CMDCM Gene Treants — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 22:10:28 -0400

One of the things I discovered on my last Westpac was that there was not enough beer for me to get a tattoo in any port! I went on Liberty with a RMC who got a tat in every port he ever hit and while I hung with him and contemplated which one I wanted and drank the free beer, I never actually got one. Although I give blood almost every 57 days +or- I still have an aversion to getting stuck with needles for any other reason.

30 years USN and no tatts - but I do like the artwork. Now if I could just find the right beer...

Response by SPC Sonny Herzing made Sep 1 at 2014 10:40 PM

SPC Sonny Herzing — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 22:40:20 -0400

This one was done about a year ago.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 1:04 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 01:04:58 -0400

Haven't gotten any work since 2006, I am in serious need for some new ink and some touch up work done. Don't judge the Moto piccs, they were from my 2007 deployment...but the only ones i could snag off my Navy Myspace aka (togetherweserved).

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 1:22 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 01:22:20 -0400

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 1:58 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 01:58:41 -0400

Only three, one on each forearm and one on right upper arm. But I'm working on designing another.

Response by CW3 John Wescott made Sep 2 at 2014 8:42 AM

CW3 John Wescott — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 08:42:03 -0400

I actually got this one done in Iraq by a really good friend of mine. It is the Hillah SWAT symbol and in Arabic it says "Always Remembered, Never Forgotten"

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 8:50 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 08:50:02 -0400

I can't "thumbs-up " this thread enough. Love it.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 1:31 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 13:31:28 -0400

Here is the start of some cover up work, got the outline done, going to be awesome once finished, I'll post a finished picture once it is all complete. Going to be bio-mechanical, with some rifle parts...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 2:56 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 14:56:29 -0400

A couple of mine.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 8:19 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 20:19:26 -0400

I think tat's are great. I only have two but there are plans for more in the making. Not the greatest shot of it but I was by myself taking it in our clinic on deployment.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 8:44 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 20:44:59 -0400

This one is my public one.

Response by SFC(P) Tobias M. made Sep 3 at 2014 11:11 AM

SFC(P) Tobias M. — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 11:11:04 -0400

I so wish they would take AR 670-1 back to the way it was and allow tattoo's to stay. I wanted to be a warrant officer but am not allowed to be now due to the fact that I have tattoo's below my knee and elbow. I think that the reg is just wrong.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2014 3:37 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 15:37:51 -0400

Great ink everyone, keep them coming I need some inspiration!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2014 7:00 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 19:00:07 -0400

I don't have any ink of my own, and I couldn't really tell you why not, but I don't have problems with it. Ink or a lack there of doesn't make you a better or worse Soldier. Being a dirt-bag does. That being said, I would like to see less of it on the neck face and hands... other than that, I am good. Plus a lot of it is straight museum quality art in my opinion.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2014 7:59 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 19:59:49 -0400

My latest one, and fifth overall

Response by Sgt Crystal Rhodes made Sep 3 at 2014 9:59 PM

Sgt Crystal Rhodes — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 21:59:11 -0400

Almost done!

Response by SGT Gregory Vesey made Sep 3 at 2014 10:29 PM

SGT Gregory Vesey — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 22:29:03 -0400

Nice work

Response by SSG Michael Rothermel made Sep 3 at 2014 11:20 PM

SSG Michael Rothermel — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 23:20:02 -0400

I wanted some a little less common to show my patriotism than the eagle with an American flag behind it, so I instead integrated the symbolic eagle as part of who I am.

Response by SFC Brian Gorby made Sep 4 at 2014 12:52 AM

SFC Brian Gorby — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 00:52:51 -0400

Having a full back piece done by Tattoos and Art by Daniel Kranz (check him out on facebook and like his page) that will Memorialize 28 Soldiers that I served with that didn't come back home....... I am really looking forward to the Memorial being finished..........Illam In Spiritu Sancto, Milites / Carpe Diem The piece will feature the God of Protection also known as the God of War known as Narasimha

Response by SPC Edward Drain made Sep 4 at 2014 12:57 AM

SPC Edward Drain — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 00:57:15 -0400

Sorry, the BEST tattoo I've ever seen, was of a wounded soldier being med-evaced out of a fight. The tattoo's message was simply:

"For those I LOVE, I will sacrifice"

If you guys don't get that, well then, you are warriors for nothing.

Response by Cpl Christopher Bishop made Sep 4 at 2014 3:51 AM

Cpl Christopher Bishop — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 03:51:19 -0400

I feel like an oddball for being a prior Marine Infantry Assaultman and never getting any Ink.

Part of it....is the only Tats I remember having much respect for in Boot Camp were what people already had, that they were a bit more personal. I avoided the whole thing about getting the "drunken usuals" out of Boot Camp.

That said, I've got plans, and just haven't gotten myself to the needles yet.

I think somewhere along the line during service, I thought...In the unlikely event I become a POW, I shall not divulge anything, and that includes no bodily markings. The importance of the "Meat Tag" helping friendlies match my missing limb to my body after I'm done with it...was less critical to me.

I find all these rules about them getting ridiculous. I figure an "in-shape" tattoo...is far more useful than some more senior staffer's "out of shape" gut is.

I don't have a lot of issue with keeping Tats off the hands (visable with a long-sleeve uniform on) nor do I personally care much for tats on the neck (because it kinda says "Jailbird") but overall I think Performance > Fashion Show.

That said ... what is visable in PT Gear, which is also not visable in any other uniforms...WHO CARES...you are a stinky sweaty mess and not impressing anyone anyway.

Response by SSG Steven Borders made Sep 4 at 2014 4:48 AM

SSG Steven Borders — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 04:48:08 -0400

In order of how I got them. Back right shoulder, Right Arm, Left Arm, and Right Leg. Those are actually my daughters feet prints from their birth certificates. I loaded them into photo shop and designed it. All except the eagle are designed by me. I did change the head of the eagle and added the Army part.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2014 7:40 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 07:40:52 -0400

Ok, I'll bite since this is all going into iperms (sorry for the ugly full body):

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2014 9:23 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 09:23:36 -0400

The praying man on the rock is my newest one. The skeleton keys is of my wife and I. and the cross swords is my brother and me.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2014 6:38 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 18:38:37 -0400

For all my Ordie brothers I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S.

Response by SGT Suraj Dave made Sep 4 at 2014 7:25 PM

SGT Suraj Dave — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 19:25:29 -0400

Note: This picture is from when I was 19 year old PFC. In my barracks room. I am 24 now, my arm's are bigger, and I live in a nice house now. This tattoo is in honor of one of my best friends who died over our deployment.

PFC Jacob Gassen, B Troop, 1-61 Cav, 4th BCT, 101st Abn

Response by Sgt Mike Wang made Sep 5 at 2014 12:58 AM

Sgt Mike Wang — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 00:58:18 -0400

I want to get more work done on my back, but I have no idea what I want...

Response by PO2 Gregory Matheny made Sep 5 at 2014 4:49 AM

PO2 Gregory Matheny — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 04:49:59 -0400

I personally think that tattoos should be allowed, so long as they can be tastefully worn in uniform, and don't go on the neck, or head.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2014 11:15 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 11:15:32 -0400

OK so here is 2 or 7....
Foot and ankle

Response by PO3 James Kent made Sep 5 at 2014 11:24 AM

PO3 James Kent — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 11:24:32 -0400

My ink.

Response by PFC Eric Minchey made Sep 5 at 2014 1:32 PM

PFC Eric Minchey — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 13:32:00 -0400

Here is my opinion on Tattoos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOp5cAljnrA

Tattoos & Scars - Montgomery Gentry [Lyrics]

"Tattoos & Scars" by Montgomery Gentry - Tattoos & Scars (1999) Includes lyrics!

Response by SPC George Strauss made Sep 5 at 2014 3:59 PM

SPC George Strauss — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 15:59:41 -0400

my arm position distorts it a little and I went for a M-19128A1 instead of M-16.

Response by SPC Charles Behm made Sep 5 at 2014 7:13 PM

SPC Charles Behm — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 19:13:22 -0400

Here is my Tattoo a bit hard to see since it was taken just after getting it, all in one 7 hr sitting. Says IRAQ at the top and Afghanistan in the blade. let me know what you think.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2014 8:21 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 20:21:55 -0400

Some nice ones here but I'll keep mine to myself

Response by CPO Austin Walker made Sep 5 at 2014 8:27 PM

CPO Austin Walker — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 20:27:29 -0400

Here is a few pics of mine. My Air Assault wings from my Army Days. My Chiefs Anchor and The USCGC Polar Sea. Proud to have served 23 years.

Response by SPC Christopher Buckalew made Sep 5 at 2014 10:10 PM

SPC Christopher Buckalew — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 22:10:03 -0400

Here's my newest ink...artwork and ink done by MATT HERL at Boneface Ink in Pensacola, FL

Response by Cpl Heather Clark made Sep 5 at 2014 11:11 PM

Cpl Heather Clark — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:11:26 -0400

That's most of mine. Done in Okinawa Japan on my first duty station. I have several more pieces. But that's the big one. I couldn't bring myself to slap USMC anywhere on my body. Thinking about it now with a rib piece.

Response by SGT Jamie Jackson made Sep 6 at 2014 12:27 AM

SGT Jamie Jackson — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 00:27:31 -0400

1/64 AR BN, 2d BDE, 3ID from 2004-2013 OIF I, III, V (Iraq) and OEF 12 (Afghanistan) 12 years of brothers.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2014 11:02 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 11:02:36 -0400

Hey, is that a Wildcat SGT Private RallyPoint Member?

Response by SFC Nestor Nievesmoran made Sep 6 at 2014 12:47 PM

SFC Nestor Nievesmoran — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 12:47:39 -0400

Working on my sleeve in honor of the Military...

Response by CW3 John Wescott made Sep 6 at 2014 8:07 PM

CW3 John Wescott — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 20:07:15 -0400

Fresh Ink

Response by PO3 James Toth made Sep 7 at 2014 9:13 AM

PO3 James Toth — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 09:13:21 -0400

I got all of these when I was in. I am dying for a new one.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2014 6:58 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 18:58:39 -0400

Not completed, It will be colored in. (Red, White (my skin) and Blue)
The quote says "We were born wolfhounds. We will die wolfhounds. We can't think like the sheep. We can't tolerate the wolves"
It is an accurate flag. The 7 red stripes are the head of the head of the wolfhound. The 6 white will be my skin showing through.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2014 10:20 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 22:20:06 -0400

The Golden Lion is my Grandfathers patch (106th Division, 422nd Inf., Co. C) POW in WWII.

Response by PV2 Shane Hildebrandt made Sep 9 at 2014 1:13 AM

PV2 Shane Hildebrandt — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 01:13:10 -0400

these two are mine, both drawn by myself.

Response by SGT Chris Furry made Sep 9 at 2014 11:57 AM

SGT Chris Furry — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:57:55 -0400

This is my favorite tattoo. It obviously holds quite a bit of meaning and my artist Beau McCoy from Capital Ink in Old Sacramento CA did amazing work. Every time I look at the progression of this tattoo I am blown away by the quality of the work, where it started and where it ended up. Beau is the only person allowed to put ink in my skin from that tattoo on.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2014 4:36 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 16:36:12 -0400

This is my only one. I got it 10 years ago at Tattoo Tommy's outside of Ft. Benning. I have always wanted to get more, but I can never make up my mind on what to get.

Response by Cpl George McCloud made Sep 9 at 2014 8:25 PM

Cpl George McCloud — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 20:25:49 -0400

McCloud Family Crest (often spelled MacLeod) on my left shoulder. The family motto is "Hold Fast", which originates from the third clan chief Malcolm MacLeod (1296 - 1370) when he was charged by a bull. He is said to have killed it with only a dagger while the onlookers shouted "hold fast".

Response by PO2 Erik Swanson made Sep 10 at 2014 8:53 AM

PO2 Erik Swanson — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 08:53:50 -0400

Two of many... mostly nautical.

Response by LCpl Marlene Blaisdell made Sep 10 at 2014 10:26 AM

LCpl Marlene Blaisdell — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 10:26:07 -0400

Definitely For

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2014 2:19 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:19:51 -0400

One of my many tattoos.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2014 2:26 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:26:46 -0400

Definitely for, I hope this policy changes back eventually.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2014 2:32 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:32:21 -0400

Got this after doing 4 tours

Response by SFC(P) Tobias M. made Sep 10 at 2014 3:40 PM

SFC(P) Tobias M. — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:40:03 -0400

https://www.facebook.com/GruntMafia/photos/a [login to see] 6 [login to see] [login to see] 76712593/ [login to see] 85833/?type=1

Here you go. This person on facebook has gone and started a page called Tatoo-free (and happy) I dont understand what she is talking about. HELP her.

Facebook

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2014 5:53 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 05:53:03 -0400

Captain America

Response by Sgt Andrew Przenkop made Sep 11 at 2014 10:21 AM

Sgt Andrew Przenkop — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 10:21:06 -0400

having too many disqualify you from certain jobs

Response by SN Nick Backman made Sep 15 at 2014 1:03 AM

SN Nick Backman — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 01:03:34 -0400

"Destruction of Government Property" was the line when I was in the Navy. I am not sure if that is said today. The unit I was in required us to have a set of unmarked uniforms, and I believe they would frown down on any distinguishing marks. As Such, I did not get my first tattoo until after I left.

Response by TSgt Nathan Harbour made Sep 18 at 2014 4:14 AM

TSgt Nathan Harbour — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 04:14:19 -0400

I got this done for my retirement

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2014 3:39 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:39:14 -0400

I love all my ink!!!

Response by PO1 Mike Edgecomb made Oct 12 at 2014 12:20 PM

PO1 Mike Edgecomb — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 12:20:43 -0400

Mine

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2015 10:31 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 22:31:50 -0400

I just got this the other day as my first. Pretty damn stoked with how it turned out.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2015 11:52 AM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:52:02 -0400

My collection. The one on my side is the most recent. I actually had to get a tattoo waver to join the Air Force.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Apr 7 at 2015 9:30 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 09:30:29 -0400

Adding yet my newest tattoo to this thread. Sat and get this little cutie done last night. Once the skim calms down she is going to look amazing.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2015 8:55 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 20:55:07 -0400

My grandfather passed while I was at AIT so I got this in his memory.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2015 7:51 AM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 07:51:06 -0400

Here is my latest piece, almost done.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2015 8:21 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 08:21:37 -0400

I am for tattoos as long as its not on the face.. most of the tattoos I have are military related fallen brothers and things like that.. just a quick story... I met an air force guy at a bar we had never met before but we could tell each other was military by the short haircut and clean shaven image.. he said he could tell I was army because of all my tattoos. ... wow okay.. my point is that military members already stand out in a crowd because of our grooming standards why distance is further from the population by limiting tattoos

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made May 16 at 2015 9:11 PM

SSG Gerhard S. — Sat, 16 May 2015 21:11:03 -0400

Trying to meld my Firefighter Career with my Military Career. Done by my Senior Scout Observer (he's a professional) in his Trailer at Camp Victory, 2004.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jun 12 at 2015 6:19 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:19:18 -0400

Here is some ink from the Colonel.

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2015 11:29 AM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 11:29:35 -0400

The largest on my left shoulder is a representation of myself carrying the North Dakota Army National Guard patch close to my heart. The rest are relatively self explanatory but the last dragon on my left forearm I did myself. I have more but these are the most notable.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Sep 3 at 2015 12:40 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 12:40:10 -0400

Here you go SGT Private RallyPoint Member, here is my newest addition.

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Apr 5 at 2017 9:35 AM

MSG Dan Castaneda — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 09:35:56 -0400

Just got this last week.

Response by PO1 Mike Edgecomb made Apr 6 at 2017 8:12 PM

PO1 Mike Edgecomb — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 20:12:53 -0400

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Oct 20 at 2022 9:42 AM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:42:02 -0400

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