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Officials OK some hand and neck tattoos for airmen, Guardians

Airmen and Guardians are now allowed tattoos up to 1 inch long on the hands and back of the neck.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

3 months ago

The military and tattoos go hand-in-hand, but have you seen this jaw-dropping ink innovation?

Military personnel who want to honor a loved one or carry a good luck charm along on a deployment have a ground-breaking new method at their disposal.

5 years ago

Retired SEAL’s company puts DNA in tattoos

Boyd Renner's first tattoo honors his wife with a design inspired by her lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis and a one-of-a-kind ingredient: her DNA.

By Natalie Gross

5 years ago

Combat vets say tattoo policy is big barrier to re-enlistment

“My tattoos never stopped me from shooting anyone," says one former infantry Marine.

By Jeff Schogol

6 years ago

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