Military Tattoos are an effective way to express pride for one’s nation while honoring fallen soldiers. There are various types of military tattoos for men that each have a special meaning.
Arm Tattoo
Arm Tattoos are popularly chosen for military service because of their well-defined muscles and prominent visibility, featuring photorealistic to abstract designs featuring all military symbols or themes such as eagles, rifles, and hand grenades. Some soldiers get their dog tags tattooed to quickly identify themselves if they become lost in battle or wounded, as a reminder of their devotion and service to their country. The Army recently relaxed its rules regarding tattoos, permitting its soldiers to have more body art. This change will make recruiting top talent simpler while cutting processing times for new soldiers with tattoos; previously, only head, neck, and hand tattoo waivers could be granted, but now tattoos on arms, legs, or any other parts of the body will also be approved by military officials.
Back Tattoo
Military Tattoos may not be permitted on service members’ faces, necks, or legs; however, service members can still have tattoos on their arms and chests. As uniforms can easily cover this area, soldiers might still get away with having Tattoos here. Additionally, the Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force tend to be more accommodating about tattoos; in these instances, they can provide waivers even for non-authorized tattoos. Military tattoos can symbolize anything but are most frequently used to honor soldiers both past and present, show pride for their regiment/troop, or display loyalty towards it. Furthermore, Tattoos can serve as an easy way of distinguishing ranks within an army unit. This back tattoo honors 13 Marines who made the ultimate sacrifice for their nation in Iraq or have since returned home, serving as a powerful reminder of how much is given up in service of our nation.
Leg Tattoo
Leg tattoos make an excellent statement about military service to show pride for a fallen comrade or represent pride for the United States Navy, among other reasons. In 2016, the Navy updated its tattoo policy to attract only highly qualified sailors for recruitment. Tattoos that honor fallen soldiers by depicting an eagle (representing stability and loyalty), field crosses (which symbolize commemorating lost soldier lives), or skull and crossbones are popular among Marines. Most branches of the armed forces prohibit sexually explicit, extremist, racist, or sexist tattoos, though individual policies may vary, and each unit can decide whether a tattoo violates content rules. If a service member continues to serve after getting such a tattoo contrary to their branch policies, they could face discipline or dishonorable discharge proceedings.
Neck Tattoo
Tattoos are another great way to show pride in a military regiment and commemorate those who have given their lives to our nation. A neck tattoo reminds us that these brave individuals sacrificed for us all. Every military branch has symbols that can be used as tattoos to identify ranks. For instance, members of the Airborne division wear red berets, often paired with skulls, to signify being ready for rapid deployment. Special forces units wear green berets and may feature wings or heads. The Army uses tanks as protection, rolling over any surface. Though military officials are becoming more accepting of body art, it is still imperative that their employees look professional; thus, it is vital that an artist can effectively manage this delicate part of your body.
