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MachineOil

Suggestion - military tattoo...

I have been passionate about the military my entire life, and always enjoyed it. I have plenty of tattoos as it stands, but I would like to supplement them with memories that salute my former AOR / duty stations or areas. Currently, I'm in Hawaii on Oahu. I'd like to get something to honor the fallen from Pearl Harbor and the significance of the area in general.

Maybe a WWII plane or ship with an Oahu state print on the side or something? I've never been creative. Thanks!

Posted Apr 10, 2013, 2:10 AM UTC

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miz_dwarfstar•

See if you can find much on the tattoos that were popular at the time (think Sailor Jerry) and take note of anything you like that has a connection to where you're stationed. American traditional art has a TON of military imagery (for obvious reasons) and I'd be willing to bet good money that there are more than a few things out there relating to Pearl Harbor and service memorials. And, of course, you can put your own spin on anything you like.

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MachineOilOP•

Thanks a lot for the suggestion(s)! Definitely gets the wheels rolling on ideas.

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IrishNacho•

My friend has always been passionate about military, he got us army down his bicept and his mos on his chest. Needless to say the military screwed him over royally and now he hates his tattoos. Your story could be different but think about the situations both positive or negative

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MachineOilOP•

Surely mine is different. I've only heared about people being "screwed over" by the military legitimately a couple times ever, and even then sometimes it was because of decisions they made. I truly enjoy the force, and even if at some point down the line I decided to leave the military for one reason or another, that wouldn't discredit the fun I had at past duty stations, such as this one.

I don't want a tattoo that says "US NAVY" or my job title.. I want tattoos that signify where I was stationed, the significance of that area maybe or my participation, and a salute to fallen servicemen from that area in the past. Small tokens, not full back pieces or a massive thigh tattoo.

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IrishNacho•

You do sound a lot wiser then my friend...I do like the idea of getting a tattoo of where your stationed or something relative but not to direct. Also cheaper doesn't always mean better. Pay good money for your tattoo, i've had to get a chiodos "c" touched up twice now and it still needs work. But anyways best of luck and report back on your fresh ink.

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MachineOilOP•

Oh, definitely. Thanks for the suggestions and responses hopefully I'll come up with something to post here.

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BubbleHead87•

I was stationed out in Pearl for a few years. 808 Tattoos over on windward side does pretty good work.

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