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Anyone know of a USMC tat photo gallery or something I can look at? I want to get my first tat this weekend but i'd like to see a bunch of pics of other Marines to get some ideas. I know there's one on grunt.com, but i'm looking for anything else.
yellowwing
02-26-08, 11:49 PM
I don't have one yet. But I am favoring a simple one color Eagle Globe and Anchor.
My plans are just to get a basic one color EGA on my arm mabye with Semper Fidelis, Semper Fi or USMC underneath it and that's it. I've seen a lot that look like total crap though and I don't want that.
My buddy just got a tat with the "new style" EGA that is being used in all the modern USMC print ad's and whatnot, it looks pretty badass but I just want the traditional EGA.
Then when I get back from Afghanistan i'll get a deployment tat with... meh i'm not even going to say it and god willing I won't need that tat.
Native Warrior
02-27-08, 07:30 AM
I got a basic USMC tat in 1983, or at least it was basic back then. It's the bulldog with the smokey with US on one side and MC on the other. I got it on my forearm and it's tasteful and doesn't make people go OH MY GOD!
Crusader20
02-27-08, 08:24 AM
Here is the one that i got two weeks ago. Waited 10 years after i got out to get it.
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sdk87to91
02-27-08, 11:12 AM
The Sgt. Grit website has a gallery of USMC Tattoos. They also have tons of t-shirt, decal, and patch designs that a guy could choose from or pattern after.
My Eagle Globe and Anchor Tattoo on right shoulder, from 1989ish was designed by an artist with an affinity for Harley Davidsons. He had a really cool drawing of an Eagle landing on a Harley motor with wings still outstretched in typical 'Harley"style. He took that eagle off the motor and put it on the Globe and added and Anchor and I really like it. It is definitely a Eagle Globe and Anchor, but it is different from any I have ever seen.
jennifer
02-27-08, 12:55 PM
Anyone know of a USMC tat photo gallery or something I can look at? I want to get my first tat this weekend but i'd like to see a bunch of pics of other Marines to get some ideas. I know there's one on grunt.com, but i'm looking for anything else.
Before you get this Motto tattoo please be sure that you want it and will not regret it later on. I know A LOT of Marines that have gotten Marine Corps related tattoos and then after a couple of years regretted it. Just think about it?
yellowwing
02-27-08, 01:03 PM
Cpl QUIRINO! Welcome back, we've missed you. Who can regret a simple Eagle Globe and Anchor?
jennifer
02-27-08, 01:12 PM
Thank you thank you!!! I have missed this website. My laptop is being fixed and would explain why I have been away for quite some time. Plus I got married and have a baby on the way!! :banana:
And you would be surprised at the Marines who regret getting motto tats. I am planning on getting one... eventually. Just have to be sure about it.
Great to be back!!! :banana: :yes:
Cpl QUIRINO! Welcome back, we've missed you. Who can regret a simple Eagle Globe and Anchor?
Before you get this Motto tattoo please be sure that you want it and will not regret it later on. I know A LOT of Marines that have gotten Marine Corps related tattoos and then after a couple of years regretted it. Just think about it?
I would never regret a EGA...
It's already tattoo'ed to my soul, this is just my way of making it visible.
yellowwing
02-27-08, 02:03 PM
A big stupid 8 color bulldog might be regretable. "Hey look, my dog has a hat."
Anyone know of a USMC tat photo gallery or something I can look at? I want to get my first tat this weekend but i'd like to see a bunch of pics of other Marines to get some ideas. I know there's one on grunt.com, but i'm looking for anything else.
John, if you click on my myspace page you can see my USMC tattoos.
I think I posted them here a while back but not sure where they are now.
I've got the traditional EGA, a Iwo Jima tattoo and then a battle scene with F4U's and some Japanese Zero's. I just thought to myself what would look cool and dug up some pics from the internet and or magaziens and brought them to my artist. He worked his magic from there.
Its funny to hear some people tell you to make sure you know what you're doing, or how their friends got tattoos and regreted it later, (what, are they your moms or daddy)?....who gives a $hit what they say. I have the respect to know you, a Marine, knows what the fvck they're doing with their personal life and what you can do within the new USMC policy.
Post some pics when you get them brother,
Semper Fi, Ron
Artemis
02-27-08, 03:06 PM
Or if you know someone who can draw have them make you up something that is one of a kind. Something that is of your own making has a good deal more meaning in my opinion.
I had gotten the typical flash from the wall USMC bulldog back in 78...it lasted for quite a while, it was my first and favorite. Its still there but now long covered.
The stuff I have now is custom with him drawing up the airplanes and placing them above the flag raising, as in during the actual battle, it came out nice. I went for the typical EGA as well. I found the one I wanted in a magazine and he went with it.
Crusader20
02-27-08, 03:32 PM
Before you get this Motto tattoo please be sure that you want it and will not regret it later on. I know A LOT of Marines that have gotten Marine Corps related tattoos and then after a couple of years regretted it. Just think about it?
i agree. There were a couple of Marines that i knew wished they would have thought about it a bit more before. Placement and type are a big factor.
I waited 10 years after i got out of the Corps to get my EGA. Had to find the right one and where to locate it.
i agree. There were a couple of Marines that i knew wished they would have thought about it a bit more before. Placement and type are a big factor.
I waited 10 years after i got out of the Corps to get my EGA. Had to find the right one and where to locate it.
Yea being drunk won't cut it and most reputable shops won't even talk to you in that condition. Also being stupid is another strike against you, :D .
SlingerDun
02-27-08, 03:57 PM
I regret being cheap, period. I'm not going to snap a photo but can you imagine an early 80's $25 USMC bulldog with boxing gloves tattoo? hehehehehe , yeah
I regret being cheap, period. I'm not going to snap a photo but can you imagine an early 80's $25 USMC bulldog with boxing gloves tattoo? hehehehehe , yeah
FWIW they can cover tattoos today like you wouldn't believe, and they can use all sorts of different colors, a lot of artists can work miracles it seems.
ggyoung
02-27-08, 04:53 PM
Lets see some pitchers
These were taken by my youngest daughter, so the quality isn't that good but you get the point. They are very clear in real life, or as real as my life gets, lol.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/newesttatpics004.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/newesttatpics002.jpg
Non Marine, but I'm throwing them any for free, lol.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/newesttatpics008.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/newesttatpics010.jpg
sparkie
02-27-08, 05:43 PM
jetdoc, your lookin like the painted lady,Are your nuts still open for art? OW!
jetdoc, your lookin like the painted lady,Are your nuts still open for art? OW!
Hahaha, naw man, for me the hand, neck and weiner area is off limits.
BTW. the bluish foo-dog on my left inner forearm is also a cover up.
darkgreen0311
02-27-08, 07:06 PM
I have five tats and have a Marine Corps Bull Dog on my left shoulder that I got back in 1982 this was my very first tat.
:marine: :flag: SEMPER FI 4 LIFE
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/m_23e3a5de4ce3e8839a98445c3099a279.jpg
This guy is getting a friend next week. I am getting an octopus put on the other side of the calf and wrapping around...should be cool as a big dog.
FistFu68
02-27-08, 07:24 PM
:usmc: MY FIRST INK,I USED THE STENCIL FROM THE IRON ON FOR OUR UTILITES POCKET.HAD IT PUT ON THE TOP OF MY RIGHT SHOOTING HAND THAT WAS 1968,TOO THIS DAY PEOPLE OUTTA NOWHERE WILL SEND A DRINK OVER TOO THE MARINE AT THE END OF THE BAR! S/F THAT.:usmc: :beer:
Hahahahah, only you my brother Jack, :beer:
OLE SARG
02-27-08, 07:31 PM
Being a Senior Citizen, I plan on getting my first EGA tattoo on my left shoulder in the not too distant future. I've waited 67 years and I guess that is long enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I came close to getting my first tattoo in Japan, Okinawa, and the Phillipines!!!!!
SEMPER FI,
Being a Senior Citizen, I plan on getting my first EGA tattoo on my left shoulder in the not too distant future. I've waited 67 years and I guess that is long enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I came close to getting my first tattoo in Japan, Okinawa, and the Phillipines!!!!!
SEMPER FI,
Cool Ed, bet it will look cool. You can never be too old to get your first tattoo!!
I've heard some say, and I'm saying this in a sarcastic tone, (your tattoos will be all saggy and flabby when you get old). If you reach such an age to where your skin is all saggy and flabby then the quality of your tattoos are the least of your problems I'm thinking. Your skin would look like crap in that condition with or without color.
Enjoy life while you can and WGAF what others think, F'em....HEY I SOUND LIKE JACK NOW....HAHAHAHAH.
FistFu68
02-27-08, 07:59 PM
:evilgrin: THAT'S A FACT,THE OLDER YOU ARE AS IN OLE'SARGE BEING A SEMI OLD FART,GETTING A TATTOO WITH THE NEW INK @ COLORS WILL LOOK VERY TIGHT!!!:usmc: :beer:
marine2023
02-27-08, 08:06 PM
www.usmctats.com or try Sgt. Grit, they usually have some posted.
www.usmctats.com (http://www.usmctats.com) or try Sgt. Grit, they usually have some posted.
Wow I forgot I posted there too, lol.
MotivatorOfTheGuard
02-27-08, 08:24 PM
:usmc: MY FIRST INK,I USED THE STENCIL FROM THE IRON ON FOR OUR UTILITES POCKET.HAD IT PUT ON THE TOP OF MY RIGHT SHOOTING HAND THAT WAS 1968,TOO THIS DAY PEOPLE OUTTA NOWHERE WILL SEND A DRINK OVER TOO THE MARINE AT THE END OF THE BAR! S/F THAT.:usmc: :beer:
You sir are my hero. By the way i love your profile picture. Thank you for answering the call of duty, and making so many sacrifices so many from all generations will never understand. I'll buy you a pitcher and every son of a gun who knows ya. Semper Fi.
My "moto" tat is on my back. OoRah PTAD @ a Pvt. I got USMC in red on the center of my upper back, flanked by tribal extending to the tip of my shoulders.
These were taken by my youngest daughter, so the quality isn't that good but you get the point. They are very clear in real life, or as real as my life gets, lol.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/newesttatpics004.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/newesttatpics002.jpg
I'm loving that EGA, that's exactly what I want. I just can't find a good image on the internet that I can print out and bring in that they can transfer on to me.
You just have to make sure its big enough to show the detail and not bleed over time. Some people make the mistake of getting smaller tattoos and its just not good....bigger=better.
From Marine2023's link, I found some of the pics that were a bit larger, in this one you can see more detail of the battle theme.
http://www.usmctats.com/showimage.php?content=10699
I'm really liking the "modernized" EGA found in all the new USMC print advertisements....
http://www.nwcaonline.com/Logos/EGA.Marines.FP.V.jpg
FistFu68
02-27-08, 09:22 PM
:evilgrin: L/CPL.FORSTER I'LL DRINK WITH YOU ANYTIME MARINE,THE MARINES OF TODAY ARE MY HEROES;THANK YOU FOR HAVING THE GONADS TOO FIGHT FOR OUR CHILDRENS,CHILDREN!!!THAT IS ONE FINE SON YOU'R HOLDING THERE MARINE.SEMPER~FI~THAT!!!:usmc: :beer:
I'm really liking the "modernized" EGA found in all the new USMC print advertisements....
http://www.nwcaonline.com/Logos/EGA.Marines.FP.V.jpg
The more I look at the new style EGA the more I love it, but I just can't get it out of my head that it looks damn near identical to the Nazi eagle from the Nazi emblem...
http://www.usmbooks.com/images/STANDESBEAMTE/Standes1.jpg
MotivatorOfTheGuard
02-27-08, 09:58 PM
Accord, if you ever make a reference showing any sort of similarities between my beloved Corps emblem, and the emblem that so many Marines died to tear down, i will double time to your duty station, and hell will follow with me. Correct yourself.
Accord, if you ever make a reference showing any sort of similarities between my beloved Corps emblem, and the emblem that so many Marines died to tear down, i will double time to your duty station, and hell will follow with me. Correct yourself.
Not going to correct myself, but I will clarify.
The eagle on the "modernized" EGA drawn up by whoever the Marine Corps hires to do their advertising campaigns is virtually identical, I simply made the observation as a con against the newer style because I am undecided in which EGA version i'm going to get. The traditional EGA is a classic, Marines from Belleau Wood and Marines from OEF like me with the exact same tat, doesn't get any better than that. The modernized EGA looks cool and I was seriously considering getting it, but I just can't get past the similarities between it and you-know-what. Don't get ****ed at me for making a pretty blatant observation, write a letter to J. Walter Thompson & Co.
SlingerDun
02-27-08, 11:37 PM
Hhhhmmmm reminds me of the first time i saw 'Heartbreak Ridge' and got a good look at the modern Kevlar helmet which i found strikingly similar to the Wermacht steel pot http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/images/icons/icon6.gif
ggyoung
02-28-08, 10:59 AM
Accord==========I posted this once before. It is a kind of a comparison between US Marine training and Waffen-SS training. I am not pro SS but if you think about it????====Waffen-SS Indoctrinated to believe in the superiority of themselves and their national socialist cause, the soldiers of the SS were the third reich's elite. Strict physical standards were set for entry, and the training of SS soldiers stressed aggression and placed an emphasis on small-tactics.
Native Warrior
02-28-08, 11:10 AM
When I got mine, it was during the phase where popular tats were spider webs on the elbows and knees and then the hinges on the inside of the elbows and back of knees, most of those guys I know now are regretting that decision. I wanted something tasteful, something that spoke about who I was, and something I wouldn't regret in my older years. So I got a tasteful USMC w/Bulldog, I liked it so much I went back 3 days later and got an Indian head done. I then waited a year and, STUPID ME, got a playboy bunny, which I have since covered up with a Wolf Paw print.
Each represents something in my life and describes who I am. I feel this should be anyones criteria when doing body art, choose something that describes you and definitely something that you won't regret in 20 or so years.
SGT7477
02-28-08, 12:15 PM
These were taken by my youngest daughter, so the quality isn't that good but you get the point. They are very clear in real life, or as real as my life gets, lol.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/newesttatpics004.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/newesttatpics002.jpg
Them have to be the best I have ever seen.:flag:
yellowwing
02-28-08, 04:01 PM
I'm really liking the "modernized" EGA found in all the new USMC print advertisements....
http://www.nwcaonline.com/Logos/EGA.Marines.FP.V.jpg
I really don't like that one. Looks so very Waffen.
John, do you mean like these?
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/NaziEagle.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/Nazieagle1.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/NaziEagle.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/NaziEagle2.jpg
yellowwing
02-28-08, 04:15 PM
Yuck
I'm with you Wing, at bit too much like the Nazi symbol.
yellowwing
02-28-08, 04:22 PM
A whole generation of Americans fought and bled to beat these SOBs.
I'd prefer this one any day.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/USMC.gif
FistFu68
02-28-08, 04:56 PM
:usmc: THE GLOBE AND ANCHOR IS KOOL THOUGH,I'D GET THE ARTIST TOO JAZZ UP THE EAGLE TOO MAKE IT LOOK LIKE THE REAL DEAL;BUT I LIKE THE BLACK SORTA TRIBAL THEME :usmc:
ggyoung
02-28-08, 05:50 PM
FIST has spoken. It is now law.
FIST has spoken. It is now law.
Hail yeea.
sparkie
02-28-08, 06:45 PM
http://members.fortunecity.com/john_deere/orzel.gif
Try this one.
sparkie
02-28-08, 06:47 PM
http://www.easychickenrecipes.net/chicken-picture1.gif
Or this one.
Artemis
02-28-08, 07:27 PM
http://www.grunt.com/images-bs/tattoos/helmich.jpg
Check this awesome tat out.
http://www.grunt.com/images-bs/tattoos/helmich.jpg
Check this awesome tat out.
Freaken ehhh dude, I bet that cost a pretty penny.
Sous3313
03-02-08, 06:09 PM
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v157/172/77/1326900263/n1326900263_30041321_3377.jpg
SlingerDun
03-02-08, 06:11 PM
thats looks good how much was it$$$
Sous3313
03-02-08, 06:12 PM
$300
Ended up getting my EGA tat this weekend, it came out really ****ing good. I'll post pics of it this week sometime when I get a chance.
We were on the nazi eagle deal so I posted some pics of the nazi eagle, guess photobucket didn't like it....
John, do you mean like these?
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/NaziEagle.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/Nazieagle1.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/NaziEagle.jpg
immaproshooter
05-07-08, 12:23 AM
just got both of these done sunday night on 20080504
<a href="http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/Immaproshooter/?action=view¤t=USMC.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/Immaproshooter/USMC.jpg" border="0" alt="USMC"></a>
<a href="http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/Immaproshooter/?action=view¤t=EGA.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/Immaproshooter/EGA.jpg" border="0" alt="EGA"></a>
just got both of these done sunday night on 20080504
Sorry to say, brother, but that looks like jailhouse ink.
slimmy07
08-02-08, 09:10 PM
All these tattoos are great. If there are any poolees looking at getting a tatto, please wait as the Marine Corps has STRICT policy on tattoos.
brian21johansen
09-23-08, 03:47 PM
I got this one about 5 months ago on my left shoulder. I wish I had gotten it bigger but I plan on adding some writing underneath it to make it cover up more of my shoulder/arm. Also I'm gonna get it touched up as some of the lines aren't as dark as they should be. Any suggestions for writing underneath it would be great.
http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v337/155/89/592740765/n592740765_1293485_8862.jpg
SGT7477
09-23-08, 07:36 PM
Death before Dishonor.
brian21johansen
09-23-08, 09:29 PM
"Death Before Dishonor"
Sounds like a good idea Sgt., just don't know if it would look good on my arm cause there isn't too much room underneath the tat and it might look weird if I get some of the phrase above it and some under (just because the tattoo sits pretty high on my shoulder already)
I'll think about it though..."Death Before Dishonor"-I like that idea though thanks
brian21johansen
09-23-08, 10:22 PM
Yea Sgt. it's a toss up between "Semper Fidelis" "USMC" and "Death Before Dishonor".
I think I'm gonna have to go with "Semper Fidelis" though....if the tattoo was lower I'd get "Death Before Dishonor" going around it but it's too late for that now, here's a picture from further away:
http://photos-765.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v337/155/89/592740765/n592740765_1293600_1136.jpg
Figured I'd throw this one out here since I just got it done...
On my upper left arm.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l260/KI4LIV/MyFirstTattoo.jpg
MotivatorOfTheGuard
11-21-08, 09:44 PM
I think the best moto tattoo that i have ever seen, was probably a DI at San Diego, although i'm not sure who he was. He had the Code of Conduct written down his entire arm. I'm thinking about getting some more ink when i get back from Iraq, hopefully by then the tattoo policy will be amended a bit.
http://www.grunt.com/images-bs/tattoos/helmich.jpg
Check this awesome tat out.
That is sick!!! And it's actually original!
SGT7477
11-25-08, 10:27 PM
I covered up my old bulldog tat of 35 years with this new one. Turned out great!!!!!
FistFu68
11-25-08, 11:26 PM
:evilgrin: THAT BULLDOG IS OUTSTANDING SGT.OF MARINES S/F THAT :evilgrin::iwo:
Mindgame
11-27-08, 02:19 AM
I could of sworn I posted a picture of mine.
Heres a crappy pic of it.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/mindgame1/IMG_0179.jpg
brian21johansen
11-27-08, 07:26 AM
Mindgame...............I remember seeing that tattoo before, I think you posted it in a different thread or something.
I'm wanna get another moto tattoo soon, I'm thinkin about a bull dog.
Phantom Blooper
11-27-08, 07:53 AM
I used to know a WWII veteran that had
------CUT ALONG THE DOTTED LINE------
on his throat and over his juggler vein. Most motivating to say the least.... at 84 years old that Marine didn't stay on the porch he partied and hung with the big dogs!:beer:
:evilgrin:
These were taken by my youngest daughter, so the quality isn't that good but you get the point. They are very clear in real life, or as real as my life gets, lol.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/newesttatpics004.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/jetdoc/newesttatpics002.jpg
Brian, there is nothing wrong with the standard Bulldog at all, its traditional and its the very first one I got in Millington back in '78. It is long covered now and actually stood up very very well for being on the top forearm.
I will say there are so many more artists than back in the day, they tend to do better work, so use your imagination before you get one, be creative and you can get some bad azz work. It may take more than one sitting to get some quality, detailed work, but its a life long commitment.
On one part of my arm I got the Iwo battle and on the backside I have the traditional EGA.
Take your time, check out portfolios and possibly anyone that has personally had work done by the artist. Trust me, I have a "few" tattoo's, so I kinda know.
:thumbup:
Bruce, nice work bro, I love black/gray tattoo's.
brian21johansen
11-27-08, 10:07 AM
Brian, there is nothing wrong with the standard Bulldog at all, its traditional and its the very first one I got in Millington back in '78. It is long covered now and actually stood up very very well for being on the top forearm.
I will say there are so many more artists than back in the day, they tend to do better work, so use your imagination before you get one, be creative and you can get some bad azz work. It may take more than one sitting to get some quality, detailed work, but its a life long commitment.
On one part of my arm I got the Iwo battle and on the backside I have the traditional EGA.
Take your time, check out portfolios and possibly anyone that has personally had work done by the artist. Trust me, I have a "few" tattoo's, so I kinda know.
:thumbup:
JetDoc,
Thanks for the advice. Those tats you have are amazing! I have one right now, its an Eagle Globe and Anchor on my left shoulder (It's on page 5 of this thread). I still don't know what kind of writing I want to get with it.....I wanted something above and below it similar to yours but the one I have right now sits to high on my shoulder so I think that idea wouldn't work. Also I want any writing I get added to it to be pretty decent in size, nothing to small or "girly" looking. At the same time I don't want to get something too big that will "over power" or "take away" from the Eagle Globe and Anchor.
As a "Tattoo expert", what do you thing about this idea:
Getting the "Semper fidelis" banner added to the beak of the eagle and underneath it getting "USMC" in old english. The only problem I see with this is that it might be hard for them to add the banner....but then again I'm not expert and have no idea.
Thanks for any help! :usmc:
Brian, the S/F banner may be tough as the EGA is, as you said, up high on your delt. The old english USMC sounds cool though.
See what an artist thinks, I am not creative like those guys. I usually give them an idea, or image, and let them put their creativity into it.
brian21johansen
11-27-08, 05:04 PM
Sounds good jet doc I will do just that. Thanks for the advice.
Take more pics when you're done bro, its looking real good so far.
SGT7477
11-28-08, 07:57 AM
:evilgrin: THAT BULLDOG IS OUTSTANDING SGT.OF MARINES S/F THAT :evilgrin::iwo:
Thank You,FIST.
yellowwing
11-28-08, 09:33 AM
Figured I'd throw this one out here since I just got it done...
On my upper left arm.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l260/KI4LIV/MyFirstTattoo.jpg
That is way cool! I like the way he got that gold color in there, excellent work! :thumbup:
MrGoldCal
11-30-08, 08:22 PM
http://www.grunt.com/images-bs/tattoos/helmich.jpg
Check this awesome tat out.
Now That is cool
That is way cool! I like the way he got that gold color in there, excellent work! :thumbup:
Thank you! Getting it done was definitely LONG overdue! I'm starting an exceptionally strict diet to slim down again after having been fat 'n nasty way too long - I'm using it as motivation to get back down to a reasonable weight!
Zebra29er
12-05-08, 07:33 PM
Its old and faded like me , but its the only one I got
http://i38.tinypic.com/2nvz215.jpg
it says Devil Dog on the ribbon underneath
echo3oscar1833
12-06-08, 01:52 AM
My tattoos are as follows.
Neck- On the adams apple I have Semper Fi written in a European Font Syle.
Right Arm- Simple USMC tat
Left Arm- Bull Dog Tat
Right Inner Forearm- Electric V Guitar, for my love of music, and I play guitar as well.
Here are the pics. Semper Fi!!:marine:
http://picasaweb.google.com/benotten/Tattoos#
brian21johansen
02-16-09, 05:17 AM
Just got another one last night....figured I'd put it here for all to see.
http://photos-h.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v2181/155/89/592740765/n592740765_1894647_9803.jpg
SGT7477
02-16-09, 09:24 AM
Outstanding tat Marine, how much did that set you back?
sadibenz
02-26-09, 10:20 PM
www.************* has a large gallery of Tatts. Some pretty cool, others not so cool.
sadibenz
02-26-09, 10:24 PM
*************
tangovictor87
08-14-09, 02:13 AM
http://i26.tinypic.com/2wcffh2.jpg
I know I'm a little out of date with the times but can someone please tell what the cresent moon on the anchor represents? The cresent moon is on the top fluke of the anchor close to the eagle.
devilbones
12-19-09, 11:04 PM
Its actually a pearl. It stands for Mothers of America.
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs202.snc1/6917_299633515523_507450523_9236940_1832056_n.jpg
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs202.snc1/6917_299633430523_507450523_9236929_4366040_n.jpg
my moto tat and my kids name..
benw2200
12-23-09, 01:41 AM
When I was at boot camp, one of the drill instructors had the standard EGA tat on his calf with the words, "Each day we will spill their blood till it rains down from the skies" ..amazing quote from a bada** movie, shame on you if you don't recognize it. If anyone is considering a creative alternative to Semper Fi, USMC, death before dishonor, etc, I'd definitely consider that one. That, or maybe Veritas Aequitas :evilgrin:
Marine84
12-23-09, 08:01 AM
I have 2 but you'll have to wait til I get home to see the pics. I have a set of Ordnance Wings in the small of my back and a copyright on my right hip.
sadibenz
12-23-09, 10:00 AM
Anglico Tattoo
8479
08/83 thru 12/89
Cpl Quirno gave you solid advice.
This Tat is on you for life(unless an expensive surgical proceedure is done)
If you are dead set on getting one consider carefully size and placement.
travisweakley
01-19-10, 09:27 PM
In 57 I got a eagle holding a usmc banner. Now it's just one big blurr. I suggest something that is not crowded together, that you can tell what it is 50 years from not. It got blurred after about 15 or 20 years. Boy! but was it pretty in 57.
psyclopsus
01-21-10, 01:00 AM
When I was at boot camp, one of the drill instructors had the standard EGA tat on his calf with the words, "Each day we will spill their blood till it rains down from the skies" ..amazing quote from a bada** movie, shame on you if you don't recognize it. If anyone is considering a creative alternative to Semper Fi, USMC, death before dishonor, etc, I'd definitely consider that one. That, or maybe Veritas Aequitas :evilgrin:
And shepherds we shall be, for thee my Lord, for thee.
Power hath descended forth from thy hand,
That our feet may swiftly carry out thy command.
So we shall flow a river forth to thee,
And teeming with souls shall it ever be.
In nomeni patri, et fili; spiritus sancti.
Greatest movie ever.
ronmeador
11-06-10, 02:39 PM
Things change all the time the looks of things the way things are made and the way that people do things also change. But the one thing that doesnt change is the esprit de corps that a Marine has instilled in him during boot camp and his dedication to God, Country, and Corps.
So the one thing that should never change in this world is the Emblem that was chosen by Marines to represent them and there way of life which is very unique to any life in the world it is a life of honor pride and dedication a life that we as marines strive to show not just our brothers but the world because we know our way of life is a great way of life so. I say you may embrace the new EGA but as for me i say why change something that is not broken and will never break.
kspruiell
10-15-11, 04:33 PM
I am not your dad or mom or anything that you must listen to. I am only giving your my opinion and we all know what opinions are worth. I thought about a tat when I was 18 and thought about it till I can no longer get one. I waited to long. It is not a good idea to get a tat when you have diabetes. It also it not worth the possiblity of infection which would probably disfigured the tat. Do what you want to do. Only you have to like it. If others don't too d*** bad. Semper Fi