The Navy is considering opening tattoo parlors on its bases at "multiple locations," including Naval Base Guam and Joint Base Pearl ... or crossed anchors to show pride in their job as ...

Anchors, swallows, and hearts emblazoned with "Mom" — tattoos have held huge significance among sailors for hundreds of years. But despite this rich tradition, servicemen and women in the Navy ...

Tattoos are a longstanding tradition among sailors the world over — think Popeye and his anchor — reaching back to the 18th ... even the Navy restricted what kind of tattoo sailors can wear.

The U.S. Navy has loosened its rules governing tattoos in response to their growing popularity among young people and to remove a potential barrier for desired recruits. Under the new rules, there ...

Bryant hopes to remedy that, thanks to new Navy rules kicking in April 30 -- aimed at attracting recruits among young millennials who have adopted tattoos en masse.