US Marine In Afghanistan Gets Tattoo Of Sarah Palin On His Butt..

[Obama 2012 1,714]

what a nut lol...

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http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/news/weird/052810-marine-tattoos-palin-on-butt

MARJAH, Afghanistan - How does the world love thee, Sarah Palin? Let me count the ways.

Somewhere in Afghanistan, Marine Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Lepping pays tribute to the former Alaskan governor with a tattoo on his left butt cheek, according to the Military Times.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE TATTOO

Lepping, an ordnance disposal expert out of Camp Pendleton, was assigned to Alaska before he went to Afghanistan.

He said he had such a good time, he wanted something to remind him of his time there.

“I decided, ‘What could be better than getting a tattoo of the hottest cougar in the Republican Party?’”

The toothy caricature is just one of an estimated 30 or so tattoos decorating the Kentucky native's body.

On his other buttock, Lepping says he has the constellation The Southern Cross to remind him of his time in Australia.

[KaiserD 12]

So he got a tattoo of a "hot cougar" in the form of a stupid buck teeth looking caricature? ...Uhhh okay.

[Peikko 1,575]

At least it proves he's not gay 'don't ask, and we'll not tell' Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[spookyturtle 9,466]

At least it proves he's not gay 'don't ask, and we'll not tell' Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Maybe Paul wanted to look at his a$$?

[Nagishkaw 510]

I'm sure this is news worthy.

[sly_wolf 199]

The likeness is amazing and the location is also appropriate

[alienlovechild 75]

At least it proves he's not gay 'don't ask, and we'll not tell' Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

He's showing his butt off to his fellow Marines for the sake of art?

[Peikko 1,575]

He's showing his butt off to his fellow Marines for the sake of art?

Who knows? I don't have a problem with this - I don't think it is news but I he can have tattoos of whatever he wants.

[alienlovechild 75]

Who knows? I don't have a problem with this - I don't think it is news but I he can have tattoos of whatever he wants.

There are regulations for tattoos in the Marines.

In addition to the already prohibited head and neck, Marines cannot get tattoos or brands on their hands, fingers, wrists or inside their mouths, according to Marine Administrative Message 29/10 released Jan. 15, 2010.

Both commissioned and warrant officers are now limited to four tattoos or brands visible when wearing the standard physical training uniform, according to the new policy.

The policy’s intent is “to ensure Marines can be assigned whenever and wherever they are needed,” stated the message.

The recent change helped to clarify the March 2007 overhaul of the Corps’ tattoo policy, which prohibited excessive tattoos covering arms and legs.

“I believe tattoos of an excessive nature do not represent our traditional values. Some have taken the liberty of tattooing themselves to a point that is contrary to our professional demeanor and the high standards America has come to expect from us,” said Gen. James T. Conway, commandant of the Marine Corps, in a March 19, 2007, message.

The new policy also clarified the size of any tattoos visible in PT uniforms cannot be larger than the wearer’s hand with fingers extended and joined and the thumb touching the base of the index finger. The 2007 policy was vague on the size, stating only that very large tattoos or collections of smaller tattoos covering all or most of a person’s arms or legs – also called sleeve tattoos – were unauthorized.

For officers, band tattoos wider than 2 inches are now prohibited. Enlisted Marines are allowed bands only as wide as one quarter of the arm or leg where it is tattooed as seen in the PT uniform. Band tattoos can either partially or fully encircle the circumference of the arm or leg.

Additionally, any enlisted Marine who had grandfathered sleeve tattoos can no longer apply for any Marine Corps commissioning or warrant officer programs.

“A Marine with tattoos doesn’t mean you’re a bad Marine,” said Sgt. Maj. William Wiseman, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major. “However, since tattoos are a visual reminder of your personal thoughts, feelings and ideas, a Marine with visible tattoos may not be the best candidate for a high-profile assignment. Since the Marine Corps has the most recognizable uniform in the world, this makes the Corps a high-profile assignment. … You joined the Corps; the Corps didn’t join you.”

In September 2008, Marines with excessive tattoos were banned from holding the special-duty assignments of recruiter and Marine security guard at U.S. embassies. Marines in those jobs “have a significant impact on public perception,” according to MarAdmin 494/08.

The recent message also reiterated that tattoos or brands continue to be subject to review in some cases pertaining to promotion, future assignments and training to determine if any might tarnish the Corps’ reputation.

Any tattoos that are racist, sexist, drug-related, vulgar, anti-American or are associated with any extremist group or gang are already not permitted on Marines.

The new policy also banned apparently invisible tattoos that use ultraviolet ink only visible under a black light.

Marines who currently have any of the now-prohibited tattoos won’t face any punishment, but they must document the tattoos with photos in their service record books no later than June 1, 2010.

http://www.usmc.mil/unit/mcasyuma/Pages/20100204tattoo.aspx

[Peikko 1,575]

#######? I do not care about his tattoos - whether the military object is their business- but nothing about the OP suggests that the military have a problem where this particular tattoo is located or its content, so your post is as unnecessary as it is irrelevant. Edited May 28, 2010 by Madame Cleo

[jimnlena 8]

Now that is a good one!!!

[alienlovechild 75]

#######? I do not care about his tattoos - whether the military object is their business- but nothing about the OP suggests that the military have a problem where this particular tattoo is located or its content, so your post is as unnecessary as it is irrelevant.

Never claimed otherwise. You really dream up the drama regardless of the issue. I just thought it was interesting and relevant to the ussue.

[Danno 1,228]

Posting his rear in public would be the "crime" if there was one.

[Pooky 3,841]

In addition to the already prohibited head and neck, Marines cannot get tattoos or brands on their hands, fingers, wrists or inside their mouths ...

Can I just say ...owwwwwwwwww!

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

There are regulations for tattoos in the Marines.

Who cares.