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Soldier is first to get approval for traditional Samoan hand tattoos

An Army captain earlier this year became the first soldier to be granted approval to display the traditional ink.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld and Jon Simkins

6 months ago

Motivated traffic? Marines shut down DC-area roadway for birthday run

Other services may dread the annual approach of November 10, but if this is any indication, the opinions of birthday detractors matter less than ever.

2 years ago

Services need clear guidance for granting tattoo waivers, report says

Lawmakers are questioning whether tattoo policies are slowing military recruiting.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

Hand, ear and neck tattoos now OK for soldiers amid recruiting crunch

The service has gone back to its surge-era tattoo policies as recruiting falters.

By Davis Winkie

2 years ago

Can the military boost recruitment by allowing more tattoos?

A congressional panel wants Pentagon leaders to look into the issue.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Listen to this comedian’s hilarious take on military running cadence

Josh Pray has never worn a military uniform, but like most of us, his first exposure to a few stanzas of a military running cadence left him feeling some sort of way.

4 years ago