Sgt Grit's Marine Tattoo Page Volume 22

My Marine Corps TATS

Just wanted to add to the Marine corps Tattoo pics I too have inked myself for life, with the only brand that matters, i am a Desert Storm Veteran. ANd in the States I served with A.Co. 3rd LSB in Kaneohe Bay , HI from 91-94. I was a Combat Engineer( HEavy Equip Operator) with a red patcher unit. While in Saudi I served with a security detachment, near Al Jubail. We seviced mastly Camp 5 , Camp2 1/2 ( Wally World) And one of the Ammo Supply Dumps out in the Dessert! Just wanted to send some pic os my PRoud Marine Corps INK! The 4th pic( the Eagle) was picked by my son when he was 7! ( just a patriotic tat) Thanks for your time and consideration i hope you will add the pics.

Thank you
(Cpl.) William ( Bill) Bowser
Desert Storm
Currently Living in Sarver PA

USMC Tattoo

I got this one on Viet Nam in 1963.
Since them I have over the years tested positive for Hepititus "C", Hepititus "B" and T.B., follow up tests have shown I only have the Anti-bodies for them. I belive it was the tattoo shop where I picked them up. My wife loves the Tattoo.

Charles Black USMC 1880773

First Moto Tat

Good evening Sgt. I've been coming to your site even before I enlisted, mainly because I stumbled across it looking up tattoo's online. Anyways while I was home on christmas leave I decided to get my first moto tat and I thought I would share it with you. I got it done at South Texas Tattoo Studio in my hometown of Aransas Pass, TX and I love the way it came out. On a side note thanks for making such an awesome site and all your support, take care and Semper Fi.

-PFC Gatewood

Semper Fidelis Tattoo

My best friend in the whole world is in the Marine Corps. He is stationed in Japan right now, and last I heard I believe he was a lcpl. Justin Graham. When he got out of boot camp I took him to get this tat. It took about 3 1/2 hours, but it was totally worth it.

1st Mar Div & Vietnam Ribbon Tattoo

Sarge, we may have taken the same flight to Danang. I got in country 04-03-69. Served with Bravo Co. 1/1 until 9/69.

USMC Motto Tattoo

Good morning Sgt. This is Pvt Baker fresh out of boot have order some stuff from you guys I really like all of your motto gear.

Think for the fast delivery it got to me in just a couple of days. I am sending you a picture of my motto tattoo that I just got, I did not know if you all Would put it on the wed site but I thought I would give it a shot. thinks and semper fi devil dog.

Death Before Dishonor Tattoo

This is my husbands first tat and it rocks.

My Marine Corps Tattoo

Here is my Marine Tattoo - Crossed M-16s behind a skull wearing a camo cover, with "Semper Fi" in barbed wire beneath it.

- Bill Cabiness

My Marine Corps Tattoo

Sgt. Grit,
After years of not having a Marine Corps Tattoo, not that I didn't want one, because like most of the Marines out of boot camp that got one, I did not. It was the whole "oh look it's a boot with a fresh 'beat me up I'm a boot'" that I never got one. Now that I am more mature and every bit of proud to claim the TITLE OF MARINE, I finally got the one I wanted! I hope other Devil Dogs love it as much as me!
Semper Fi,
Waters, Jeramie
USMC/0331
Veteran

Bulldog Tattoo

This is a USMC tattoo from 35 years ago. Color has fadded but "Tradition Lives On".
"Once a Marine Always a Marine"
KHickman
USMC 72-76
3rd MAW H&MS-16
--
TAKE A BREAK!!!
MHU NOI & LISH

Sgt Mills

The cross rifle and oar with K-Bar, has "Death to the Enemy" written in Arabic...Forget College money, we join to FIGHT ! ! ! 3/2 Good luck, and good hunting...

Marine Tattoo

Attached is the picture of the Tattoo my brother got when he was home on leave immediately following Boot Camp Graduation from Parris Island. He is very proud to be a Marine!

Melissa Vollmar proud sister of PVT King, Deric A
Ohio

Fear None Tattoo

I just recently graduated boot camp and wanted to get my EGA that I've waited so long for.

To Scale

Just thought my fellow jarheads would enjoy this. The tribal with the incorporated Ka-Bar is of my own design. The Ka-Bar is tattooed EXACTLY to scale . . . I made sure of this! You can also see SEMPER FI down the tricep on my right arm. I also have a tattoo of a Bald Eagle's head with "USMC" underneath it on my left shoulder . . . will send photo of that one later. More to come - - still want an EGA somewhere!

Sgt. Derek Holmen
1995-1999

Bulldog DI Tattoo

My brother just got a New USMC TATTOO it was done on Christmas Eve. He graduated Nov. 7 07' he was in 3rd Battalion, Kilo Company, platoon 3223

We are so proud of him.

Semper Fi.
Katia Castillo "Proud Sister of a US Marine"

USMC and Emblem tattoo

This is my tattoo. I got it 20 dec 2007.

PFC Lance

My Tattoo

Sgt. Grit,

It took me quite a few years to determine what I wanted as a USMC tattoo. I served my country for over 4 years and was honorably discharged after breaking my back in two places. The one thing that I loved about the Corps was the ability to shoot. I earned my 4th Award Expert badge so this tattoo was fitting.

L/Cpl

Aged to Perfection

I've had this one for a while, as you can see.

5thCommBn (yes, patch is on your great site)

RVN - May65-Dec66

Thanks for doing what you do.......we all benefit from it, and if the truth be known, it's most likely the smiles and tears more than the really cool stuff we can flaunt!!!

Semper Fi,
GPowell - Washington, DC

USMC Tattoo

E. Flores

Always Faithful Tattoo

Always faithful. Krysta Neidert. December 20, 2007.

I'm not in the Marines, nor will I probably ever join, but I am the daughter of a Marine, as well as an ex-girlfriend of a Marine. Growing up around plenty of Marines, I finally decided one day recently to show my pride of being in a family of a Marine as well as supporting my friends, my father, and my ex-boyfriend. My 'always faithful' tattoo shows everyone my love for Marines, the support I have for them, and a motto I have lived by since the moment I found out the meaning of 'Semper Fidelis.'

Moto Tats

hey sgt grit....here are my moto tats. i am a lance corporal stationed at pendleton. what you think?

lcpl corral

NCO Tattoo Artist Holds Standard

There is a Marine in Twentynine Palms Califoria who wanted to do more than design the tattoos for his brothers. After seeing the quality of work and hearing the prices that the shops were charging he decided it was time to take matters into his own hands. He found the best shop with the best work and atmosphere and took a chance on asking for a job.

Thats how a Corporal started to work at Pair "A'' Dice Tattooz in July of 2006. After the red tape and warnings from his chain of command this marine started tattooing Marines and the civilans who came into the shop. He quickly built a name for himself as a good artist who was willing to take what little free time he has to create the tattoo his clients were after.

With the new restrictions on tattoos one would think that there were less tattoos to be done. That is however not the case. The rules were unclear to some and that is why the owner of the shop" Digger Dan Kunz" printed out the order and posted it throughout their shop. This was not an attempt to talk Marines to push the linits on their tattos but to allow them a full understanding of the rules so that they can make the choice themselves. That is where it gets tricky for an artist who is held to a higher standard. Does he do a tattoo that could get this Marine in trouble as well as himself, or does he try and give his client what they wand and still cover both involved. That is why he has the ever growing client list he has. He does amazing work and keeps to the standards.

The Tattoo In Honor of My Husband

My Husband is in Iraq right now. About two months before we were getting married we found out. I had always wanted a tattoo. I looked at tons of pictures trying to get ideas before hand. But when I got that news I knew right then what I wanted. They had already mobilized to Lejuene and I hadn't got it yet. He knew I was planning on get another tattoo but he didn't know what or WHERE. Sooooo when I stepped off the plane that was almost the first thing he asked me. We hadn't seen each other in about a month and a half. He absolutly loves it. His fire team thinks it is the coolest thing in the world. Miller's wife has a motto tat. He gets picked on a lot cause he doesn't have a Motto tat. He says he is getting one as soon as he gets home though. He better!

Mrs. Alyssa Miller wife of
Cpl David E. Miller II

USMC Skull Tattoo

Here is a photo of my USMC tattoo (on my shoulder). It was done by Micro in Baton Rouge, LA.

Sgt. Philip J. Chandler
USMC 1995-1999
Semper Fi

Marine Wife Tattoo

My husband is currently a lance corporal with 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines (out of Camp Lejeune) serving in Iraq right now. We are high school sweethearts, and got married in March, while I was still finishing high school. In May, I graduated, and then moved with him to North Carolina. The day we moved into our apartment, he took me for a ride around Jacksonville, and surprised me with the opportunity to get the tattoo that a friend of mine helped me draw up. Being "Semper Fi" to each other has always been an important thing for us, and I couldn't let him get all the fun moto tats! So anyway, Sgt. Grit, here is my tattoo! It is on my right shoulder.

Danielle Scott

Protector of the Castle Tattoo

This is a tat I got after I got out to represent my unit 2nd combat engineers Charlie Co.. So Semper Fi to all my fellow brothers out there and my support is behind you.

Sgt.C.W.Atwood 1371

New Tattoo

I took my Marine husband for his Birthday Present. He designed his own tattoo a few years ago but we never did anything with it until now. He served with the "White Knights" HMM 165. The knight's head on the aft pylon is the only markings that they had on the helicopters while HMM 165 was in Viet Nam. It was the result of flying into Cambodia and I think it was Operation Shiny Brass. Flying Korean Marines into Cambodia before anyone else was aware they were there in 1967.

Happy Birthday to My Wonderful Husband
-Duke from Wheeling, West Virginia

Cross and Emblem Tattoo

Just was looking at your site and thought I would share my USMC tattoo. Got it right out of MCRD San Diego in Omaha,NE. I am currently assigned to Echo Co, 2/24 and activated for ILOC in 29 Palms,CA. Our battalion will be deploying in Mid Jan 08.

Sepmer FI
Lcpl Matt Chaney

Showing Off Pride

Dear Grit, I finally got my tattoo after all these years. I didn't have to get drunk or held down by my squad.

I have a even better one in the makings. Will update as soon as possible.

Take care and as always "Semper Fi"
Sgt. KA Dove 0311
71-78
Rose Garden 72-73

17 Years

Took me 17 years but I got the tat I wanted. The USMC on top is 20 years old and was touched up to match the lower part.

Semper Fi,

Paul Bogan, Taylor Texas
Lance Corporal, 0331
1986-1990

Thought I would share.

Sgt. Grit,
I get your news letter every week & I enjoy seeing pictures of the tattoos the Marines get, and reading their stories. So I am attaching a picture of my boyfriends left leg. He got his upper left leg branded…did I mention that he did it himself? His name is Hugh Smith and he was in the Marines 1999-2005. I have never seen someone with anything like this. He also has a tattoo of the eagle globe and anchor , that one covers his whole upper right leg. I will have to get a picture of that one and send it into you as well.

I also just want to say thanks for putting out such a great news letter, I really enjoy reading it!
God Bless the Marines.

-Mary Fioretti

USMC Tattoo

Dear Sgt. Grit,

Enclosed please find a picture of my grandson's tattoo. He graduated Oct. 26th from Parris Island and was promoted to PFC while in boot.

This is one fine young man.

One proud papa,
W. A. Moody
P.O. Box 1564
Eaton Park, FL 33840

Bomb Tattoo

Sgt. David Vincent
Ammo Co. 1990-1994

Eagle, Globe, and Anchor Tattoo

once a pvt always a pvt

Dog Tags and Ribs Tattoo

I got this right after I got out in 2006 it took 3 hours to do only one sitting it was great.

LCpl Matthew R Vasak 3051

Proud Mom of Marine Tattoo

Here is my first tattoo I got to show support for my son and I wanted him to know how proud I am of him.

He did not think I would go through with it. But when I texted him a picture he was really excited. He said he can't wait to see it in person when he comes home for Christmas.

USMC and Steel Emblem Tattoo

Sgt. Grit,

After 20 yrs of having the basic "USMC" on my arm I finally was able to add the piece below it and touch up the original. I enjoy your web-site and all the letters and submissions from fellow Marines and family members. Keep up the good work. Semper Fi!

Paul Bogan
Taylor Texas
Lcpl. 0331 (86-90)
Security Forces, St. Mawgan United Kingdom 87-88
5th Marines, Camp Pendleton 88-90

USMC 0331 Tattoo

Here is a picture of my new tattoo, been wanting to get it for years and finally went out and got it after being out since '96. It was done by "Irish" at Atomic Tattoos in Largo, FL.

Cannoner Tattoo

This is my moto tat for all those cannoners out there and our brothers who didnt make it back. I got it done by Tom Young in Redding CA while i was on recruiting duty. now its back to 11th marines.....KING OF BATTLE!

Sgt Hart

USMC Tattoo

Dear Sgt Grit

Here is a pic of a tattoo I got after I graduated from boot camp thought you would want to put it on your page. I am currently at my mos school at fort Leonard wood Missouri.

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