24 years and the stripe still runs deep

Here is my new tattoo I recently had done after being out 24 years. It will always remind me of what it means to receive the NCO blood stripe, and what it represents. I came up with the concept, my son sketched it 2 years ago, and the tattoo artist finalized it. I think it’s awesome, and I’m proud of those who gave all so that we all can have the freedom that we enjoy today. read more

USMC Wife tattoo

This is my fourth tattoo located on the inside of my left wrist. The picture was taken about a day after I got it. It is now about 9 months old and still looks BRAND NEW! (I do have an amazing tattoo artist though). Got the tattoo when my husband was deployed to Afghanistan not only am I married to a marine but my uncle was also a very motivated marine and have I have now made quite a few marine friends. All the tattoos I have represent myself and parts of my life… and well as any good marine wife knows, when you marry a marine.. you marry the marine corps. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Love the USMC life and my “mo-tard” tattoo. 😀 read more