Depends on the tattoo, location and circumstances.
My father had a set of wings and scepter on his right forearm. I can still see it clearly whenever I think about him.
He got the tattoo in 1947 as a commemoration in the military when his former Army Air Corps became the US Air Force. His service in the corps included the Med, Sicily and the Battle of Rome according to his DD214. From there he
served with the Occupation Forces until 1949 in Germany (Frankfurt RM AB). Medically retired (service-connected) in 62 after 23 years service, passed on in 71 while I was overseas.
I think his tatto0 was great!
My late father had a bulldog in a WWI style helmet with USMC below it on forearm. He srved from 1943 to 1965.