Norman Keith Collins, also known as Sailor Jerry, was a Navy veteran who ... But if you want to learn more about tattoos or the military in general, check out our other episodes of Fire Watch ...

Sailor Jerry is also known for promoting tattoo equipment sterilization and being one of the first artists to utilize single-use needles. Despite the rules the military has imposed, tattoos remain ...

There, Collins established his legendary tattoo parlor and was ... Since its beginnings, Sailor Jerry has upheld its legacy of support for the military, donating more than $1 million to the ...

Collins greatly influenced the tattoo world through groundbreaking ... Since then, Sailor Jerry has been able to raise $1,000,000 for military organizations and will be donating the largest ...

Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins settled in Honolulu in the 1930s, where he opened two shops on Hotel and Smith streets. Tattoos were recognized as an art largely due to Collin’s work ...

Sailor Jerry Rum has made an annual event of sponsoring free tattoos on the anniversary of the death of the legendary tattoo artist Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins. Collins studied Asian tattooing ...

A highlight of the exhibit includes flash art from Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins, a man many consider the 'father of the modern tattoo’ and also the name behind Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum.

The crossed cannons mean a veteran has seen military service as a sailor. Sailors earn a new swallow tattoo for every 5,000 nautical miles traveled, which is about 5,754 regular miles ...

Sailor Jerry isn’t just the name of a hipster rum, it’s also the pseudonym for Norman Keith Collins, arguably the most iconic tattoo artist in modern history. Collins was the master of the old ...

Heske was among a short list of people at the metal festival Saturday who received a complimentary tattoo in the Sailor Jerry tent during the festival. The iconic rum brand is named for prominent ...