My mom got tattoos when I was young, and she got a dragonfly tattoo for my 18th birthday because when I was born, she had painted my room with dragonflies.
My tattoos are mainly just art. There’s no inherent meaning, but I love the way they look.
I got my first tattoo when I was like 12 or 13 years old (I kept it a secret from my parents). It was a garage-style tattoo from a friend with a nearly broken needle gun.
Ms. Chong, Chu Hyon, 51st Force Support Squadron administrative assistant, was named 51st Fighter Wing Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 6, 2024.
Out of the eight pieces of artwork on my body, my leg sleeve tattoo is the one that I am most proud of.
My tattoo is a yin-yang on my chest that has a dragon coming out of it and going half-way down my arm.
The tattoo culture in the Philippines is getting better and continues to grow. Our elders are starting to accept it and realize it’s art.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Max Lavigne, left, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron operations management craftsman, and Senior Airman Louver Cara, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, pose with rock climbing gear at Kunsan Air Base.
U.S. Marine Corps Major Kevin Moriarty recites the oath of office during his promotion ceremony on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan.
Staff Sgt. Kimberly Gracia, 8th Health Care Operations Squadron diagnostics & therapeutics non-commissioned officer in charge, was awarded the 8th Fighter Wing’s ‘Pride of the Pack’ for the week of Dec. 16-20.