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
The Air Force now has its own tattoo shop
Airmen now have the option of getting inked on base at Nellis.
World of Warships hosts Navy-themed tattoo contest with a grand prize — more tattoos
Those adorned with naval-themed tattoos have until July 24 to upload their photo submission.
By J.D. Simkins
An inked culture: Sailors discuss the Navy’s longstanding tattoo tradition
Sailors adorning their bodies with tattoos is a well-established Navy tradition
By J.D. Simkins
Coast Guard inks new tattoo regs
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Jason Vanderhaden said that it strikes a balance between preserving a professional appearance and "adopting some of the very same tattoo standards that are now acceptable among the public."
By Navy Times staff
Why do so many women leave the Coast Guard?
A new study recommends reforms to keep more women in the service.
Iraqi troops seek tattoos to cover their scars of war
These tattoos cover war wounds seen and unseen.
By Hadi Mizban
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.
By J.D. Simkins
Investments in Baltic nations making Air Force more lethal, service’s top commander in Europe says
The U.S. Air Force's spending to deter Russia has tripled since fiscal year 2017.
By Valerie Insinna
Was the Marine band heckled in Canada?
The Marines were in the area for the Nova Scotia Tattoo.
By Shawn Snow
Lenient new policy will allow some prior service Marines with out of regulation tattoos to join reserves
Now commanders at prior service recruiting stations can waive out-of-regulation tattoos.
By Shawn Snow