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Marine Corps tattoo policy has officially been released, and for the first time in nearly 15 years, Marines can have “sleeve tattoos." ...
Marines have long wanted a more relaxed tattoo policy. (Alan Lessig/Staff) If a leaked email is true, the Marine Corps may soon allow sleeve tattoos, an unlimited number of tattoos for officers ...
OCEANSIDE, Calif. (AP) – Five tattooed skulls stretch from Marine Cpl. Jeremy Slaton’s right elbow to his wrist, spelling out the word “Death.” He planned to add a tattoo spelling “Life ...
Much of the American traditional tattoo and flash style used today originated during the first half of the 20th century thanks to the work of an artist named Norman Keith Collins — better known ...
The Marines are banning any new, extra-large tattoos below the elbow or the knee, saying such body art is harmful to the Corps' spit-and-polish image. The Marine policy takes effect Sunday, April 1.
“I got my first Marine tattoo right after boot camp,” said Gunnery Sgt. Dustin Hamilton, a safety specialist on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow. “I got the traditional Marine Corps emblem.
OCEANSIDE, Calif. (AP) - Five tattooed skulls stretch from Marine Cpl. Jeremy Slaton's right elbow to his wrist, spelling out the word "Death." He planned to add a tattoo spelling "Life" on his ...
An Army captain earlier this year became the first soldier to be granted approval to display the traditional ink.
This year, the Virginia Arts Festival’s presentation of the 2025 Virginia International Tattoo will honor the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps.
The Marines are banning any new, extra-large tattoos below the elbow or the knee, saying such body art is harmful to the corps' spit-and-polish image.
2025 Virginia International Tattoo will honor 250th anniversaries of U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Army ...
Getting a prohibited tattoo could constitute a violation of a lawful order, punishable by up to two years in prison and a dishonorable discharge, Marine spokesman 1st Lt. Brian Donnolly said. Unit ...