Many young people planning to serve in the US armed forces are still convinced that any tattoo on the body means automatic rejection from enlistment. In practice, things are different: tattoo culture has long been part of the military environment, and in recent years, all branches of the armed forces have significantly relaxed their requirements for body “ink.” The material, prepared by journalist Jim Stewart and published on September 14, 2026, examines the current 2026 rules: where tattoos are allowed, which images are completely prohibited, and how the waiver mechanism works.
Bonnie Ryan vs. Tattoos: Why Removal Costs a Fortune
In an open letter to her followers, Bonnie Ryan urged them not to rush into getting tattoos, as the removal process cost her a “small fortune.” The celebrity is preparing for her wedding this summer, having already had a quiet civil ceremony. Now, her preparations involve not only choosing a dress but also trying to cover up old tattoos that she feels are out of sync with her current style.
Tattoos in GTA 5: Where to Get Them and How to Remove Them
Virtual tattoos have long ceased to be just a decorative option – today they are a full-fledged layer of game culture, where the player literally tries on the aesthetics of street art. In GTA 5, Rockstar Games has turned skin customization into one of the most “adult” character elements: unlike hairstyles or clothing, tattoos here feel like something permanent, almost fateful. That is why the question “how to get a tattoo in GTA 5” regularly comes up for players who want to express their hero’s character through body art. In this material, we will analyze where to find salons, how the application process works, and what to do if you get tired of the drawing.
Apo Whang-Od and Intimate Tattoos: An Ethical Debate
In the mountain village of Buscalan, where time seems to flow slower than in any other corner of the Philippines, 109-year-old Apo Whang-Od has once again found herself in the media spotlight. This time, the reason is not another session of applying a ‘batok’, but a story about a foreign tourist who asked the elderly woman to tattoo a traditional pattern on an intimate part of their body. Local authorities in Tinglayan, Kalinga province, have issued a statement reminding the public about the boundaries of what is acceptable and that living heritage should not be turned into an object of experimentation.
Tattoos of all British Birds: Charlie Sullivan’s Project
Charlie Sullivan is 31 years old and has been a tattoo artist at the Golden Goose studio in Birmingham for ten years. While most of his colleagues have developed their recognizable style in one genre over the years, Charlie has focused on something more niche and, by his own admission, obsessive – birds. He started drawing as a child, and at the same time became interested in birdwatching, and at some point, these two hobbies merged into one large-scale personal project: to tattoo all the bird species that naturally inhabit Great Britain.