They say your body is a temple. In the military, that temple is often covered in eagles, unit insignia and enough skulls to make a biker gang blush. For generations, tattoos have served as both a rite ...

Is your terrible boot tattoo actually a crime? One of the most commonly searched questions about the service is regarding the tattoo policies in the military. What tattoos can you get? Where can you ...

The "Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo" feels like it has been around forever but, in actual fact, it only officially began in 1950 and was awarded the "Royal" part of its title in 2010. However, if you ...

The House Committee on Armed Services and the military services have acknowledged recent challenges in recruiting, which they have attributed to a number of social and economic factors. Tattoo ...

As the military struggles with dismal recruiting numbers, a congressional watchdog is suggesting that confusion over tattoo policies may be a factor in recruiting and retention for the services. The ...

WASHINGTON — Tattoo policies in the military need to be updated to provide better guidance on how recruits and service members can request waivers for unauthorized body ink, according to a new ...