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Stan Cooper · 9 November 2022, 07:31 AM

I turned eighty in June and have been considering getting this tattoo for the past fifteen years, so yesterday I bit the bullet. I don't expect to get another, but this one symbolizes a great experience that led to a rewarding career. There's transparent artificial skin covering it for the next couple of days to prevent infection.

OYptL · 9 November 2022, 07:37 AM

Very cool. Thx for your service sir.

dddrees · 9 November 2022, 07:46 AM

Thanks for your service.

MrGoat · 9 November 2022, 07:49 AM

That’s what it’s all about Stan!! Great piece of ink!!

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ltmgeller · 9 November 2022, 08:23 AM

Thank you for your service

White Collar Boy · 9 November 2022, 09:02 AM

Looks great Mr Cooper. The tat, the plane, the aviators, the cool watches, the comfort at blending in at nudist beaches… from any vantage point, it looks like you are winning at life. I feel comparatively square!

Jets_fan44 · 9 November 2022, 09:11 AM

Bravo

Stan Cooper · 9 November 2022, 09:58 AM

Thanks, all. In fairness, I got a lot more out of serving than the Air Force got out of me. I grew up a lot and honed technical skills that have served me well during my working career.

I retired in March, 2003, so nearly twenty years ago. Both my parents died young (Mom was 55 and Dad was 67) so I saved for an early retirement as I wanted to enjoy life for a few years before I croaked. Retirement has been great.

mountainjogger · 9 November 2022, 10:00 AM

Thanks for your service. Generally not a tat fan. But I like this one a lot lot.

Beo3 · 9 November 2022, 10:19 AM

Awesome Stan!! I love the old style AF tattoo

Live life to the fullest (which I see you do) and do whatever you want!

Chewbacca · 9 November 2022, 11:18 AM

Looks good Stan. Glad it’s not Johnny Depp’s face.

AF_Rob · 9 November 2022, 11:29 AM

Nice tattoo, Stan! Out of all the AF symbols through the years, that’s my favorite.

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East Bay Rider · 9 November 2022, 11:37 AM

Nice work. Big congratulations.

NYC6 · 9 November 2022, 12:10 PM

Way to go USAF.

Going to look great when you the wrap off, we’ll need a new pic at that time.
I got my one and done ink when I served in the 80’s. Still glad I did it but didn’t want anymore after that.

Jackie Daytona · 9 November 2022, 12:25 PM

Looks great! Congrats. It’s hard to stick with just 1

rmlovett1 · 9 November 2022, 12:45 PM

Outstanding! Thank you for your service! It looks great! They’re pretty addicting, at least for me. All mine were of meaningful things/times in my life…a story of my life is symbolized on my body. Good for you

Carguy87 · 5 December 2022, 08:47 AM

Hey Stan how'd it heal up? Any final pics?

Stan Cooper · 5 December 2022, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Carguy87

Hey Stan how'd it heal up? Any final pics?

It turned out great, Steve, and healed up nicely. On the advice of the artist, I used unscented Dial bar soap on it, and after ten days started using moisturizing lotion for several days.

brandrea · 5 December 2022, 09:36 AM

That’s just awesome Stan

Not to be too nosey but where did you get this placed? Shoulder?

Stan Cooper · 5 December 2022, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

That’s just awesome Stan

Not to be too nosey but where did you get this placed? Shoulder?

Pretty high up on my right shoulder, Brian. A T-shirt sleeve covers it completely. This late 1945 photo of my parents having dinner with my uncle (mom's brother) shows the placement on his WWII USAAF shirt.

TheVTCGuy · 5 December 2022, 10:22 AM

Oh you crazy kids….

Congrats Stan

Stan Cooper · 5 December 2022, 10:30 AM

Thanks, Paul! Better late than never.

Malum · 5 December 2022, 10:36 AM

Stan, they are like potato chips . I can attest to that . Super special .

brandrea · 5 December 2022, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

Pretty high up on my right shoulder, Brian. A T-shirt sleeve covers it completely. This late 1945 photo of my parents having dinner with my uncle (mom's brother) shows the placement on his WWII USAAF shirt.

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Stan Cooper · 5 December 2022, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Malum

Stan, they are like potato chips . I can attest to that . Super special .

Heh heh... "Betcha can't have just one." At my age I think I can resist the temptation to get another, Kurt.

eman1200 · 5 December 2022, 11:14 AM

happy belated bday Stan!

donas · 5 December 2022, 03:11 PM

That's cool. I'm not nearing 80 yet, but I regret not joining the droves getting service related tattoos 30 years ago, when I was in. I've been resisting the urge for years now.

Carguy87 · 5 December 2022, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

It turned out great, Steve, and healed up nicely. On the advice of the artist, I used unscented Dial bar soap on it, and after ten days started using moisturizing lotion for several days.

Healed up great!! Congrats on what may be the first of several (tattoos can be like Rolexes in that way lol).

9 November 2022, 07:46 AM	#3
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9 November 2022, 08:23 AM	#5
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9 November 2022, 09:58 AM	#8
Stan Cooper 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,707	Thanks, all. In fairness, I got a lot more out of serving than the Air Force got out of me. I grew up a lot and honed technical skills that have served me well during my working career. I retired in March, 2003, so nearly twenty years ago. Both my parents died young (Mom was 55 and Dad was 67) so I saved for an early retirement as I wanted to enjoy life for a few years before I croaked. Retirement has been great. __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M True GMT Meteorite It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

9 November 2022, 10:00 AM	#9
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,672	Thanks for your service. Generally not a tat fan. But I like this one a lot lot. __________________ The King of Cool.

9 November 2022, 11:37 AM	#13
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,884	Nice work. Big congratulations. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

9 November 2022, 07:37 AM	#2
OYptL "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Bloomingdale Watch: Invicta Posts: 755	Very cool. Thx for your service sir.

9 November 2022, 07:49 AM	#4
MrGoat 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 4,786	That’s what it’s all about Stan!! Great piece of ink!! Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product

9 November 2022, 09:02 AM	#6
White Collar Boy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Matt Location: . Watch: PAM111 Posts: 2,623	Looks great Mr Cooper. The tat, the plane, the aviators, the cool watches, the comfort at blending in at nudist beaches… from any vantage point, it looks like you are winning at life. I feel comparatively square!

9 November 2022, 09:11 AM	#7
Jets_fan44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Canada Watch: And Learn Posts: 390	Bravo

9 November 2022, 10:19 AM	#10
Beo3 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Eddie Location: NY Watch: Too Many Posts: 17,894	Awesome Stan!! I love the old style AF tattoo Live life to the fullest (which I see you do) and do whatever you want!

9 November 2022, 11:18 AM	#11
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Looks good Stan. Glad it’s not Johnny Depp’s face.

9 November 2022, 11:29 AM	#12
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,510	Nice tattoo, Stan! Out of all the AF symbols through the years, that’s my favorite. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 November 2022, 12:10 PM	#14
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	Way to go USAF. Going to look great when you the wrap off, we’ll need a new pic at that time. I got my one and done ink when I served in the 80’s. Still glad I did it but didn’t want anymore after that.

9 November 2022, 12:25 PM	#15
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 5,799	Looks great! Congrats. It’s hard to stick with just 1 __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 116400GV \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

9 November 2022, 12:45 PM	#16
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,450	Outstanding! Thank you for your service! It looks great! They’re pretty addicting, at least for me. All mine were of meaningful things/times in my life…a story of my life is symbolized on my body. Good for you

5 December 2022, 08:47 AM	#17
Carguy87 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Real Name: Steve Location: Nevada Watch: JC 126660 Posts: 3,457	Hey Stan how'd it heal up? Any final pics?

5 December 2022, 09:36 AM	#19
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,562	That’s just awesome Stan Not to be too nosey but where did you get this placed? Shoulder?

5 December 2022, 10:22 AM	#21
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Oh you crazy kids…. Congrats Stan

5 December 2022, 10:30 AM	#22
Stan Cooper 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,707	Thanks, Paul! Better late than never. __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M True GMT Meteorite It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

5 December 2022, 10:36 AM	#23
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 D-Blue Posts: 3,991	Stan, they are like potato chips . I can attest to that . Super special .

5 December 2022, 11:14 AM	#26
eman1200 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: charlotte Posts: 729	happy belated bday Stan!

5 December 2022, 03:11 PM	#27
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	That's cool. I'm not nearing 80 yet, but I regret not joining the droves getting service related tattoos 30 years ago, when I was in. I've been resisting the urge for years now.

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