Author: SgtGrit

Dear Grit, I finally got my tattoo after all these years. I didn’t have to get drunk or held down by my squad. I have a even better one in the makings. Will update as soon as possible. Take care and as always “Semper Fi” Sgt. KA Dove 0311 71-78 Rose Garden 72-73 read more

Took me 17 years but I got the tat I wanted. The USMC on top is 20 years old and was touched up to match the lower part. Semper Fi, Paul Bogan, Taylor Texas Lance Corporal, 0331 1986-1990

Sgt. Grit, I get your news letter every week & I enjoy seeing pictures of the tattoos the Marines get, and reading their stories. So I am attaching a picture of my boyfriends left leg. He got his upper left leg branded…did I mention that he did it himself? His name is Hugh Smith and he was in the Marines 1999-2005. I have never seen someone with anything like this. He also has a tattoo of the eagle globe and anchor , that one covers his whole upper right leg. I will have to get a picture of that one and send it into you as well. I also just want to say thanks for putting out such a great news letter, I really enjoy reading it! God Bless the Marines. -Mary Fioretti read more

Dear Sgt. Grit, Enclosed please find a picture of my grandson’s tattoo. He graduated Oct. 26th from Parris Island and was promoted to PFC while in boot. This is one fine young man. One proud papa, W. A. Moody P.O. Box 1564 Eaton Park, FL 33840 read more

Sgt. David Vincent Ammo Co. 1990-1994

once a pvt always a pvt

I got this right after I got out in 2006 it took 3 hours to do only one sitting it was great. LCpl Matthew R Vasak 3051

Here is my first tattoo I got to show support for my son and I wanted him to know how proud I am of him. He did not think I would go through with it. But when I texted him a picture he was really excited. He said he can’t wait to see it in person when he comes home for Christmas. read more

Sgt. Grit, After 20 yrs of having the basic “USMC” on my arm I finally was able to add the piece below it and touch up the original. I enjoy your web-site and all the letters and submissions from fellow Marines and family members. Keep up the good work. Semper Fi! Paul Bogan Taylor Texas Lcpl. 0331 (86-90) Security Forces, St. Mawgan United Kingdom 87-88 5th Marines, Camp Pendleton 88-90 read more

Here is a picture of my new tattoo, been wanting to get it for years and finally went out and got it after being out since ’96. It was done by “Irish” at Atomic Tattoos in Largo, FL.