Story by Pfc. Henry Benson | 3rd Infantry Division | 02.04.2025
Soldiers and civilians at Fort Stewart now have a convenient spot to express their creativity with the opening of Infamous Ink, the first-ever tattoo shop located on base. The shop, which opened its doors officially Jan. 31, brings a new level of artistry and personal expression to Soldiers and families. Infamous Ink, located in the heart of Georgia’s largest military base, promises to......
Story by Lt. Jacob Ryan | Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic | 07.17.2024
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 has fused naval tradition and modern trends with a personalized touch by painting their ceremonial squadron aircraft, an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, and adding a new twist to National Tattoo Day observed annually on July 17....
Story by Spc. Matthew Mackintosh | U.S. Army Pacific Public Affairs Office | 10.02.2023
A commentary written from the perspective of U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Mackintosh, a public affairs specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army Pacific, discussing the topics of suicide prevention and the importance of having a purpose and community on Ft. Shafter, Hawaii, Oct. 2, 2023....
Story by Pfc. Ashley Xie | 20th Public Affairs Detachment | 04.01.2023
Soldiers from the Eighth Army Band and United Nations Command Honor Guard, participated in the largest cherry blossom festival in Korea in Jinhae, March 29 to April 2. The festival, known as the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival, featured marching parade performances by the Eighth Army Band and participation in a military tattoo that also featured military bands and honor guard performances from the......
Story by Cpl. Christian Bunch | 12th Marine Corps District | 03.01.2023
Pfc. Luviano from Oregon City, Oregon, shares her tale of joining the United States Marine Corps. Luviano had to overcome many obstacles including going through tattoo removal, weight loss, and family support. Her entire journey took years to complete with the pandemic and tattoo policy taking effect. Luviano looks to the future and lives her life every day so that she may make an impact on......
Story by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson | 157th Air Refueling Wing | 09.09.2022
Three senior leaders at Pease Air National Guard base chose similar depictions of the ;IGY6 patch for a tattoo. ;IGY6 stands for ‘I got your 6’, or ‘I got your back’. The letters symbolize camaraderie and the semicolon represents the choice to continue to live....
Courtesy Story | Naval Air Station Sigonella | 01.22.2021
Have you ever wondered how old-school tattoos of birds of prey, naval symbols and pin-up girls were popularized? It’s all thanks to one former U.S. Navy Sailor who flipped the tattoo world on its head....
Story by Senior Airman Kathryn Reaves | 20th Fighter Wing | 12.19.2019
From the beginning, humanity has been intrigued with sharing experiences and telling stories – whether painting on stone walls with ink made from berries and flowers or permanently altering their bodies to ensure the story outlasts their ability to articulate it....
