To all of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines serving at home and abroad. My heart and my prayers are with you daily. For the cause of freedom, there must be one team and one fight. You are all remembered and respected. Thank you for being the few who stepped forward for so many.
The first to fight, nothing says bravery and loyalty like a Marine. During World War I American Marines were dubbed the "Devil Dogs" by Germany and adopted their unofficial bulldog mascot. The Marines have many logos and symbols that can be interpreted into a meaningful tattoo design. Consider the quote "A few good men" from Marine Captian William Jones or an Old School American flag tattoo with the phrase "Semper Fi" (Semper Fidelis is Latin for "Always Faithful",) or opt for a traditional Marine logo depicted with a globe and eagle to represent their worldwide service. No matter the design the few and the proud are always worth honoring in ink.
2. Navy Tattoos The largest navy in the world with the largest carrier fleet, the United States Navy logo embodies the spirit of freedom with its American flag clutched by the wrath of an eagle. Anchor tattoos and nautical designs make an obvious choice for those serving time aboard the ship. Consider George Washington's quote, "Without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive, and with it, everything honorable and glorious" or set sail and track your travel miles with a traditional swallow tattoo. For those that are superstitious, honor an old legend and ink a pig and a fighting rooster on your foot to prevent drowning out at sea.
3. Army Tattoos In addition to the Army logo, there are many other directions for an Army military tattoo. Consider the Golden Knights parachute team or a memorial tattoo with A Soldier's Prayer. Camouflage tattoos make a novel choice, whereas a red beret honors all of those that are part of the Airborne Division. Green berets are often paired with skulls and wings to represent the special forces, and dog tags are a perennial Army favorite.
