Category: Tattoos

Sgt Grit:
I had the distinct honor to witness my son earn the title United States Marine on 12-Aug-05 at MCRD Parris Island. Without my knowledge my son joined the our beloved Corps in the delayed entry program on 27-Feb-05 exactly 30 years to the day that his old man had enlisted. He now leaves for Camp Lejeune for infantry training. He and I had this tattoo done in recognition that we are "Father*Son*and now Brothers…" Not as lean, Not as mean, but still a Marine. read more

Just wanted to post my tattoo for all to view. I’m a Navy guy that’s been attached to the Marines since 1995 and I feel a great sense of loyalty to them. As your motto and my tattoo reads, I will always be faithful to the United States Marine Corps and to the Navy. I am currently serving with the Marines in Camp Fallujah, Iraq. I wouldn’t go to war with anyone else!! Oorah! read more

Hello Sgt. Grit,
My husband is a Cpl is the Marines and we've always liked looking at the Marine tattoos on your site. Here is a picture of a recent tattoo he has. It isn't Marine related but it does relate to his MOS in the Marines. It's a tattoo of gears inside his arm and he works on helicopters. read more

My son graduated from MCRD San Diego on 9 September 05 and after we got home this is the tattoo he went to get. He asked that I send it to you to have you post on your website. My tattoo wasn't USMC related yet because I haven't found the perfect one yet but as soon as I do I will send you a photo of it as well. read more

Sending you a piture of my new tattoo. Done in honor of a buddy of mine that was killed in Iraq not too long ago.
-B. Brubaker

Attached is a recent tattoo of our beloved Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. I love this version and even though I've been inactive for 20+ years, during these turbulent times I felt the need to show what side of the fence I was on. Semper Fi,
John Edwards
Matthews, NC
Very Proud Mom of PFC Kyle Earl read more

Sgt Grit,
I got out in 1990 and did not get my first Marine Corps Tat until Easter of this year. It was a present from my wife who was also in the Corps. That is how we met. I met her when she was a boot and I was on my way out. The second one I did not wait as long I just got it on September 19th. I love your site! Have recommended it to all the Jar Heads I work with. I got my first personal K-Bar from you. Every Marine should have one! The First one I got on my Left shoulder, I thought it was original until I saw on similar on your site. The second I got on my calf, I think this one is original, note the dog tags, one has my name the other is a tribute to my Grandfather, who is a World War II Marine, he was a BAR man and was decorated along with being wounded in Combat. John Carcia is my Grandfather. Still as hard today as he was then. As the Tat states "Devildog, From the Inside Out!" IT NEVER LEAVES YOU!!!!! read more

This tattoo is 41 years in the making, as I entered the Corps in 1964. Figured I wouldn't have a chance at getting through the gates without some ink.

L.M.Martin
Sgt. "M" 3/25 1964-1970