the birdman (phase … ?)

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on July 20, 2008

I now have three species of birds on my body: phoenix (back),
thunderbird (stomache and forearm), and swallow (neck).

1 d
July 20, 2008 at 2:49 am

Ha. You have a SWALLOW on your NECK.
2 iAN
July 20, 2008 at 6:40 am

Observant Wife just reminded me about the EAGLE on my shoulder. Make that FOUR birds. I have fail.
3 Frank
July 20, 2008 at 11:58 am

I actually like that. Where’d the design come from?

Are you allowed to have tattoos that show while wearing your uniform?
4 iAN
July 21, 2008 at 7:44 am

@frank: The bird was custom drawn by my inker based on traditional swallow designs. The new Army regulations are very specific regarding visible tattoos. The portion of the tattoo you can see while in uniform must be “behind the ear-line” and “in good taste”.