[SmithL]

I've been around enough REAL Old Navy types to understand that tattoos don't get any prettier as the wearer ages.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

My Grandpa was an old Navy Man. I agree. His "Hula Girl" didn't age well, LOL! ;)

[Tainan]

My Pop was "old" navy - 1919 - 1946. During his early days he was what was known as a 'China Sailor.' He spent about 10 or so years in the area. Like most , he got some tattoos. Some with nice reds, yellows and blue ink. Later in his Navy career he got tat's in the Mediterranean, in San Diego, Boston and a few other port cities.
It always amazed me, and him, that the only ones that held color were the Chinese tattoos he got so long ago.
When he passed at age 88 those Chinese tattoos still held pretty good color. There was some fading; but you could easily see what the original colors were. And all his still looked good. Sharp lines and good definition.
Myself, I spent quite a number of years in the Army and am still un-inked. But there's this Ranger tab I've been thinkin about....;)

[brwnsuga]

My father-in-law got one on his forearem during WWII. It was so distorted that you couldn't even till what the picture was.