Sgt Grit's Marine Tattoo Page Volume 13

USMC Tattoo

This backpiece was done on Jeffrey R. Looman (82-86). It is a portrait of Ronald Reagan's prized stallion "El Alamein" given to him by the President of Mexico in 1981. The flag behind him represents our great country with the ever present globe and anchor on the lower left corner.

It was done as a tribute to the Marines who lost their lives in Beirut. Oct.23, 1983.

Marine Mom Tattoo

Hello everyone. I am a new Marine mom. My son PFC Gary, just finished his SOI training at Camp Pendleton on 1-5-06. He got his permanent duty station in Hawaii. He is in the 3/3 Lima Co. There is a chance that he may go over to Iraq, it terrifies me, but this is what he wants to do. I will be brave for him. I am extremely proud of him for joining the Marines, which are the toughest branch. I recently got a tattoo while he was home for Christmas, It says MOM mother of a marine. I told him that he will forever be a marine and I will forever be his mom. To all the fellow Marines who are over defending us, please keep your heads down and return safely, and a great big THANK YOU for serving our Country.

God Bless & Semper Fi,

Proud Marine Mom to PFC Gary

USMC EGA Tattoo

I got this tattoo on 17Mar67 while stationed in San Diego in Schools battalion Ground radio Repair - 2841.

Cpl Ski 66-69

Moto Tattoo

Bulldog, EGA, and Meat Tag Tattoos

USMC Tiger Tattoo

Sgt Grit-

I just got a moto tat this past week and I thought I would share it with everyone. I haven't seen too many female marines so here is mine. I graduated from boot camp 2 September 2005 and I am currently at NAS Pensacola.

53 Years Later

Sgt Grit,

I served in the Marines from 1952 to 1960. Korean duty from '53-'55...over 16 months. Never got a tattoo ... always wanted one...R&R in Japan and many liberties , and still no tattoos. My youngest daughter,Taylor, asked why not? My answer was "waiting for a special occasion" After a week at Parris Island with the Marine Corps League in May of 2005, and an article in your newsletter ...TATTOOS Volume II...EGA Tattoo - FINALLY...Thomas Carter,the time had come.

My daughter said she would give me a USMC Tattoo for my birthday, and i agreed. Grady Spades at Full Color Coverage in Annapolis , Maryland, did an excellent job tattooing an EGA on my arm at my shoulder ... on my 70th birthday August 17th , 2005 FINALLY , after 53 years...

Never too late...Once a Marine, always a Marine.

Semper -Fi ! Charlie Quick ,Sgt. U.S.M.C.

My Marine Corps Tattoo

PFC Sabel from Louisville KY
I graduated from Parris island Aug 26 05, G. co. 2nd. btn. plt 2064, about 4 days home into my 10 days leave i got this tattoo.

Once a Marine always a Marine, Semper Fi.

USMC Semper Fi Tattoo

Good Morning,
I thought you might like a copy of this tattoo.
Semper Fi
D. Cardillo

Proud to Wear the Colors!

Dear Sgt. Grit, This is my tattoo of the colors for the Marines Motorcycle Club (www.marinesmc.com). Received in Sturgis, SD during the 65th Annual Black Hills Motorcycle Rally. The artist was “The Gypsy” from Independence, KS (www.ablazable.com).

Semper Fi,

Chris Peterson
GySgt USMC 1983-1993

American By Birth, Marine By Choice!

Fallen Marine Memorial

Dear Sgt. Grit,

Here is my first tattoo. The Fallen Marine/Soldier Memorial on my right forearm. Done by Matt at Hart and Huntington Tattoo Company, located in The Palms, Las Vegas. Dedicated to all those who gave all, and those continuing to give all in defense of our Great Nation.

Sgt. Inman/1812
D Co. 2nd Tank Bn, 2nd MarDiv
1994-1999

EGA Tattoo

Sgt. Grit.
I just got this a week after bootcamp, before headin of to SOI. It was done at a local place, Artistic Dermagraphics, the guy who did it, Drake, did one of the best jobs I've seen on an Eagle Globe and Anchor. It's absolutely stunning, I love it, and wear it proudly.

- Semper Fi

24 years later

Dear Sgt Grit,

Here is a picture of my tattoo 24 years after serving in the Corps. The first two names underneath are both of my kids now serving actively ( both Iraqi vets). The last name is my last son who past away 2 months after birth. Keep up the good work!

Semper Fi Scott Selzer Cpl USMC

Do or Die Tattoo

Sgt. Grit

I just got dropped from the comfort of boot camp into the craziness of the fleet Marine Corps. My drill instructors always told us if you are going to do something, do big, So I took the advice and did it big. I love this design (its yours). It’s the first of a couple of motto tats

Semper FI

Semper Fidelis Tattoos

Jeremia Chartier
PVT ActiveDuty
LA - Modern Ink
From: Covington, OK

Sgt Grit Staff - Mike's Tattoos

41 Years in the making.

This tattoo is 41 years in the making, as I entered the Corps in 1964. Figured I wouldn't have a chance at getting through the gates without some ink.

L.M.Martin
Sgt. "M" 3/25 1964-1970

USMC Tattoos

Sgt Grit,
I got out in 1990 and did not get my first Marine Corps Tat until Easter of this year. It was a present from my wife who was also in the Corps. That is how we met. I met her when she was a boot and I was on my way out. The second one I did not wait as long I just got it on September 19th. I love your site! Have recommended it to all the Jar Heads I work with. I got my first personal K-Bar from you. Every Marine should have one! The First one I got on my Left shoulder, I thought it was original until I saw on similar on your site. The second I got on my calf, I think this one is original, note the dog tags, one has my name the other is a tribute to my Grandfather, who is a World War II Marine, he was a BAR man and was decorated along with being wounded in Combat. John Carcia is my Grandfather. Still as hard today as he was then. As the Tat states "Devildog, From the Inside Out!" IT NEVER LEAVES YOU!!!!!

God Bless Sgt. Grit and God Bless The United States Marine Corps

LCpl Timothy M Messer, USMC 87-90
Semper Fidelis and Esprit De Corps
If God has brought you to it,
God will bring you through it!

USMC Tattoo

Attached is a recent tattoo of our beloved Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. I love this version and even though I've been inactive for 20+ years, during these turbulent times I felt the need to show what side of the fence I was on. Semper Fi,
John Edwards
Matthews, NC
Very Proud Mom of PFC Kyle Earl

Tattoo in Memory

Sending you a piture of my new tattoo. Done in honor of a buddy of mine that was killed in Iraq not too long ago.
-B. Brubaker

USMC Tattoo

My son graduated from MCRD San Diego on 9 September 05 and after we got home this is the tattoo he went to get. He asked that I send it to you to have you post on your website. My tattoo wasn't USMC related yet because I haven't found the perfect one yet but as soon as I do I will send you a photo of it as well.

Monica Doherty
Very Proud Mom of PFC Kyle Earl

Gear Tattoo

Hello Sgt. Grit,
My husband is a Cpl is the Marines and we've always liked looking at the Marine tattoos on your site. Here is a picture of a recent tattoo he has. It isn't Marine related but it does relate to his MOS in the Marines. It's a tattoo of gears inside his arm and he works on helicopters.

K. Lautenslager

USN/USMC Tattoo

Just wanted to post my tattoo for all to view. I’m a Navy guy that’s been attached to the Marines since 1995 and I feel a great sense of loyalty to them. As your motto and my tattoo reads, I will always be faithful to the United States Marine Corps and to the Navy. I am currently serving with the Marines in Camp Fallujah, Iraq. I wouldn’t go to war with anyone else!! Oorah!

Father and Son Tattoos

Sgt Grit:
I had the distinct honor to witness my son earn the title United States Marine on 12-Aug-05 at MCRD Parris Island. Without my knowledge my son joined the our beloved Corps in the delayed entry program on 27-Feb-05 exactly 30 years to the day that his old man had enlisted. He now leaves for Camp Lejeune for infantry training. He and I had this tattoo done in recognition that we are "Father*Son*and now Brothers..." Not as lean, Not as mean, but still a Marine.

Cpl Davis ('75-'79)

DI Bear Tattoo

Sgt. Grit,
For your collection. I graduated from MCRD Parris Island, on August 12th 1968. It took a while but I got my tattoo on August 12th 2005 at Riverside Tattoo Studio in Oxford Alabama. Design was drawn by D.M. Pointer.

Semper Fi
Greg Reeves

Devil Dog Tattoo

I served from 1994-2001 never thought twice about getting a Moto Tat. Well I was looking at your web page and it brought back a lot of good memory's, and how proud I am to have join such great brother hood...
Sgt. Dutel

EGA Tattoo

Just turned 18 yesterday and I went out and got a tattoo. If you think it looks decent, feel free to put it on the tattoo collection on the website. PFC T.J. Feagin

EGA and Barbed Wire Tattoos

My husband and I decided that after he returned from Iraq this past time, we would get our "last" tattoos together. While in 29 Palms, we found an artist that was just awesome! I thought I would share what we ended up with. My husband got his on his upper arm, while I chose my lower back.

T. Hoffman

Hand drawn Tattoo

My buddies stationed in Japan right now and he designed his own tattoo! It is the Iron Cross and the Punisher symbol cuz Punisher is his favorite and the Cross is just cool.

Multi Color EGA Tattoo

Here is a picture of my Moto TAT. After 19yrs in I finally got what i wanted.
Semper Fi
GySgt Cousins D.W.

"Meat Tag" Tattoo

This a picture of me when I was a DI working as an MCIWS at the MCRD San Diego Swim Tank 2001. The pic shows my Meat Tag off nicely. aka "BAR"

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