Category: Tattoos

I thoroughly enjoyed your new Tattoo page in the summer '03 catalog. I thought your readers might get a kick out of my newly recolored Bull Dog tattoo. While down in Melbourne, Fla. recently for their annual Veterans Reunion I stopped by this tattoo parlor to have my 37 year old Marine Corps tattoo recolored. I was pretty "gaga" after a day of partying with my Vietnam Veteran Brothers and gave the young female tattooist no mind while she did the deed. It wasn't until later when I was back at the motel, sobering up from a cold shower, did I notice her [illiterate] handy work! Even though I took a LOT of ribbing the next day I've decided to leave it as is because it has "character". Besides, when ever I show it to someone all they see is USMC. read more

Sgt. Grit here is a Tattoo i got in Jayville, NC in 57/Proud of the old Bulldog stayed in the Marine Corp's 6 yrs. also a member of the 2ND Marine Div. Joined the Army Nat'l Guard in 78 was a scout Plt. as a Gunner, and changed MOS to Bradley fighting Vehicle, retired in 1999 had not been for the training in the Marine Corp's and being Gung Ho would never had stayed in, the only Marine Corp's Reserve was in Raleigh NC and was Supply. But Still MARINE and Still Gung HO. OH! enjoyed My Marine Corp's Tire Cover , Good Job on same. read more

This is one of my Jarhead tattoos. The other is a standard EGnA on my shoulder. This image is my own design, is 4" by 3.5" and is on the inside of my left forearm.

Dustin Atwood
Weapons Company,
81's Platoon BLT 2/9,
15th MEU (SOC) 1988-1992 read more

Sgt Harding J E 80 87 , 2nd tank batt, at tows.

The first tat was from a co party ,was so drunk , woke up with this tat, it has been redone once. The second tat was when I was in Cali, had this one done at big bills in Escondido Ca, I drew this one and bill put it on my left arm, hence the first foot we start off at, it took me three years to draw this one. read more

Here's my new tattoo my girlfriend got me for my birthday recently. I just retired from the Corps in 2002, but have been looking for something original for about 8 years and just didn't want the same things that others were having done. I finally found an artist in Dallas, TX. through my girlfriend and he gave me a great deal and an even better work of art. Ali works for Custom Tattoos in Arlington, TX and I would highly recommend him! I hope the readers enjoy it! read more

I could have sworn I saw a page on your site with some of the Corps' finest showing off their ink. Thought I would send in something a little different. I am amazed still, at the number of people that don't know or recognize the symbol of the POW/ MIA. So I had it done on my right hand to honor, remind, and educate. Having a new "USMC" tattoo done, the original one is way too faded. Semper Fi read more

Well, I just graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Training on Oct 24, 2003 (2 days ago) and got my tattoo last night. Hope you all enjoy!

PFC DeWeese

I got my devil dog tattoo in '72, while stationed on Okinawa, Japan at M.C.B. Camp Butler. I decided to touch it up after 31 years, and added the Globe behind the devil dog, with the Eagle and fouled anchor. I call my Marine Emblem tattoo, "Eagle, Dawg and Anchor!" Jack at www.JackandDianes.com in Gulfport, MS did the art work. I should of had it redone years ago. Jack did a great job on this old Marine.
ooRAH! Semper Fi read more