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The Ink of War: Afghanistan Air Base's Best Tattoos

Tattooing, an aggressive and intimidating mixture of endurance and art, is as old as warfare itself. But each generation, and each war, yields its own warrior body art. In Afghanistan, America's longest war, troop tats have matured alongside the culture's growing acceptance of ink.

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Tattoo artist Natan Alexander , owner of Witch City Ink in Salem, is producing the ninth annual Boston Tattoo Convention, happening this weekend. Tattoo - Art - Bodyart - Studios - Salem Massachusetts

Things to Do

9/11 ceremonies The memorial ceremony in Watchung to remember those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Village Green across from Borough Hall on the Watchung Circle. Mayor Albert Ellis and the Borough Council will lead the ceremony. All are invited.

What to do if your teen wants a tattoo

Q: My teenage son and daughter are begging to get tattoos, and have many friends who already have them. I think they will regret it if they do but I'm afraid they might do it behind my back if I don't give in. What are some of the pros and cons of getting a tattoo?

Curious Why So Many People Have Tattoos

Tattoos are everywhere – and seem to be part of every walk of life. It's been legal in Massachusetts to get a tattoo for nearly a decade.