Fierce Tattooed Female Veterans You Should Know About

Because there's nothing quite like tattoos, vets, and fierce ladies.

Fierce female veteran

For a late Veteran's Day post, let's send our love to the tattooed female veterans who have dedicated years in serving the country—and have returned as strong and empowered individuals, ready to conquer their own endeavors back home.

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And with the rigorous training they had in the service, we're not surprised they have such fit bodies to rock those tattoos with!

Jacqueline Carrizosa, USA OEF Veteran

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Jacqueline is a former U.S. Navy Gunners Mate and weapons expert who was Rihanna's “Battleship” mentor.

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She also models for World Star Hip Hop, and various magazines and websites including doing modelling with machine guns for posters and more.

Laura Mae, USMC Veteran

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Photo by Stacy Michael

Laura is a USMC veteran in Texas, from New England.

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She's passionate about motorcycles—especially her Yamaha. We can tell that by her Yamaha logo tattoo on her neck!

Mary Dague, Army Veteran

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We first saw Mary in Michael Stokes' explosive series featuring war veterans looking glorious, bearing their own marks of war.

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Mary served as an EOD Tech. She now raises awareness for the military suicide epidemic, lending a hand to fellow veterans going through rough times after getting back.

Candice Gagnon, Marine Corps OEF Veteran

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Candice is a USMC OEF Veteran.

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She's currently a yoga instructor, residing in West Haven, Connecticut.

Mylee Cardenas, US Army Veteran

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In addition to being a US Army vet, Mylee is also a Stage 3 breast cancer survivor.

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She spent 11 years in the military and is now a RECON nutrition athlete.

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Sorry everyone, she's taken by the equally fierce and not to mention, gorgeous Alex Minsky—who made you all hot and bothered in Michael Stokes veteran series.

Kinessa Johnson, Army Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) veteran

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Kinessa ran into trouble this year for blowing up her group's stint in Tanzania into massive proportions, blurring their real purpose in the reserve. She has since then announced that she will no longer be a part of VETPAW, but is looking forward to stay active in anti-poaching campaigns.

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Photo: Kinessa Johnson/Instagram

Leigh, Combat Veteran

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Derrick Bias Photography


Derrick Bias Photography

Leigh is a combat veteran who now resides in Florida. She's been busy with shoots these days, showing off her tattoos and a fit body—a product of a healthy lifestyle and the training she's been used to in the Army.