Washington Post
By Dan Lamothe
April 3, 2015
"Long after war, the ink remains"
For Veterans Day last year, a new project was launched to get those who have served to open up about their military experience. The vehicle for doing so was unusual, but common among veterans: tattoos.
War Ink made a splash, with coverage by Buzzfeed, PBS, USA Today and other news organizations.
It showed veterans discussing tattoos and the circumstances under which they got them, which can range from the celebration of a coveted assignment to the mourning of a fallen friend.
It is for all those reasons that ongoing discussions in both the Army and Marine Corps have grabbed attention among service members and veterans alike. Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno said Wednesday that strict rules on tattoos in his service put in place last year will be rolled back. Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, meanwhile, also said recently that his service is reviewing existing tattoo policies. They were last updated in 2010.
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War Ink is a virtual exhibit that combines video, photography and audio to present the stories of veterans with tattoos. (YouTube: War Ink)
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