Navy hits historic recruiting numbers with more ads, tattoo approvals
Fiscal 2025 was the best recruiting year for the Navy since 2002. The head of Navy recruiting credited the feat, in part, to streamlining tattoo approvals.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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The evolution of military tattoos, from Sailor Jerry to skull logos
For generations, tattoos have served as both a rite of passage and a record of service for members of the military.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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.
Zelenskyy to Russians: Get names tattooed so we can ID your corpses
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has generated no shortage of eye-catching headlines and propaganda.
By J.D. Simkins
Hand, ear and neck tattoos now OK for soldiers amid recruiting crunch
The service has gone back to its surge-era tattoo policies as recruiting falters.
By Davis Winkie
Guardians will be allowed to sport neck tattoos
Don't let you neck tattoo keep you from becoming a Guardian.
By Sarah Sicard
This ‘Top Gun’ tattoo will take your breath away
'Top Gun: Maverick' premieres May 27.
By Sarah Sicard
New in 2022: Marine Corps loosens its strict tattoo policy
Tattoo sleeves are back for Marines in 2022.
By Philip Athey
The Marine Corps may soon allow sleeve tattoos, among other ink policy changes
Many Marines have long wanted a more relaxed tattoo policy.
By Philip Athey
Can the military boost recruitment by allowing more tattoos?
A congressional panel wants Pentagon leaders to look into the issue.
Tattooed vet competes for cover girl spot with ‘Inked’ magazine
Army veteran Marie Oberloh wants to be on the cover of Inked magazine.
By Sarah Sicard