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It seems that patriotism is back again this year – simply take a look at all the American flag tattoos that are being inked. Make no mistake about it, even after so many years, this country is either at odds with itself or fully supportive, but it always comes and goes. There are some, however, that regardless who is in the office or what political party is doing what, they have an undying affection for the country and the flag.<\/p>\n

Here are just a few of the ways that the American flag tattoos can be incorporated in the body.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Patriotism and the Love of Your Country<\/h2>\n

Nothing screams patriotism like American flag tattoos. These ink designs are representative of love, devotion, commitment, and faith in this country. These designs look\u00a0great as small symbols on the wrist, or full chest and back tattoos.<\/p>\n

The amazing thing about the American flag tattoos is that you can enhance the imagery by including other patriotic embellishments. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The flag itself is powerful, but when draped over an eagle the Statue of Liberty, or the United States, really helps to push the point across that you have an undying love for this country and you are not afraid to show the world exactly how you feel.<\/p>\n

The Memorial to a Loved One<\/h2>\n

One of the touching way to memorialize a loved one is getting their name, grave marker, or image tattooed on your body with an American flag in the background. This could be a representation of the love this person had for this country, or perhaps they died serving this country.<\/p>\n

If the person did serve in the military and came back to live a full life, the American flag tattoos are a great tribute to a time when people were willing to die to protect and serve the country they lived in.<\/p>\n

These ink designs are stunning when colored in only the red, white, and blue, and scream a love that can not be measured in words alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Tribute to the Military Service<\/h2>\n

Having served in the military, what a great way to show your continued dedication to your country than getting the American flag tattoos. The variety of these designs are numerous, and range from the full flag design, the skin tearing apart with flag below the surface, and other military references.<\/p>\n

To show your times served, you can incorporate dog tags, a symbol of the branch you served, as well as the shield. A touching tribute to fallen brothers and sisters is adding in the POW-MIA symbols with the flag, something that both military and civilians can instantly recognize. Adding in your ID number or rank is a great way to enhance the overall design.<\/p>\n

The American flag tattoos are one of those ink designs that you can be completely creative with while holding true to the overall meaning.<\/strong> The flag and colors can fill in other symbols like skulls, boots, and even grave markers. There is no mistaking the connection of love of country and the colors of the American flag.<\/p>\n

The flag and colors can fill in other symbols like skulls, boots, and even grave markers. There is no mistaking the connection of love of country and the colors of the American flag.<\/p>\n

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