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Motivation Tat, By Ashley Eubanks Top INK Thomasville GA

22 years after my first tattoo, which was a hack job, I finally put a couple of pieces together to create something that has meaning for me. Commitment to God, Country and Corps. This ink job was a coverup of my first. Ryan from Evolution tattoo did a fantastic job on this piece, which was done in one long sitting. Semper Fi till I die. read more

I served With The 4/12 3rd Marine Divison In 67 – 68 And this For All Of My Brothers That Didn’t Come Home. They Are Not Forgotten . Sempr Fi Forever

This is one I have Been Looking To Do For Along Time. I Served From 66 – 69 And loved Every Minite Of It Semper Fi

Smoke skull – Dropping shells 7.62 – USMC PRIDE

Semper Fidelis and the Death Dealer

My first tattoo. I got it after boot camp and had my fiancee’s initials in the heart of the eagle

Got right out of Boot Camp.My tatoo is 41 years old

Sgt. Grit, At 56 years old, I recently got my first tattoo. The tattoo artist is Brad Kinzel of Salem, OR. This was his first EGA, and I think he did an outstanding job. Semper Fi, Robert Shirley Sgt, 1973-1979

Thanks for all of the complements regarding my new finished tattoo! Some might not understand why I would get a tattoo. To assist them in understanding I would love to point out a few small details about my tattoo. Why a “Screaming/Yelling Skull?” One might say it represents death…they would be correct, I have had 12 Marines that I consider my brothers die for my country, this is for them…and thousands of others…The “Combat Vehicle Crewman Helmet (CVC),” is a helmet all Trackers wear while operating an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), which I used for ten years. The “Sun Dust Wind Goggles,” were issued to Trackers to protect our eyes from debris while operating our 26 ton AAVs,… in the reflection of the goggles is a skyline that is meant to represent Bagdad, Iraq…hopefully this is self explanatory,…Next is the M-16A2 Service Rifle, this was my issued weapon, I was very fluent with it and “She” was there with me through thick and thin, it also represents how Marines are warriors, qualifying at 200, 300, and 500 yards with iron sights, not to mention the conflicts this weapon has been successfully engaged in,…Next, The Marine Corps 1858 Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) Calvary Sword is the only sword still carried by enlisted personnel to this very day (Marine Corps Only), even though this is a weapon, today it is mainly used in formal Ceremonies like the Marine Corps Balls and Funerals, it was originally authorized to NCOs in recognition of leadership in combat, their virtue and tradition…once again honoring the fallen, it is also part of the most recognized uniform in the world the Marine Corps Dress Blue Uniform…The lettering USMC, is an acronym that needs no explanation,…The side lettering “YAT-YAS” is every Trackers motto, it’s an acronym for “You Ain’t Tracks-You Ain’t Shit,”…and yes “AIN’T” is a real word look it up in Webster’s Dictionary…next is “1833,” this is the AAV crewman Military Occupational Specialty designation number, 1833 is an Amphibious Assault Crewman, this is a combat MOS, so sorry ladies it’s a no go for you…Next why is the lettering so tattered and cracked? I did this to show Marines have been fighting for my country for over 236 years, we might be battered and bruised but we have stood the test of time,… Permanent, so our the things, people and morals it represents….If you understand what I’ve been through you would understand the significance and the importance of this tattoo. read more