American Tattoo Society Joins Fort Liberty Exchange Lineup

The Exchange and American Tattoo Society opened the eighth tattoo shop on a military installation at Fort Liberty on Dec. 19.

Fort Liberty Garrison Commander Col. John Wilcox and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Seymour joined Fort Liberty PX General Manager Thomas “TK” Kuttamperoor in cutting the ribbon on the shop, located in the Smoke Bomb Hill mall.

“Tattoos have a long tradition with the military, and now the Exchange is offering this service in a safety-focused environment,” Kuttamperoor said. “Soldiers and other members of the Fort Liberty community have a safe and convenient option without having to leave the base.”

During the grand opening celebration, attendees enjoyed refreshments and giveaways, as well as an opportunity for Veterans to win one of 50 free tattoos, part of an American Tattoo Society initiative to support Veterans.

At the ribbon-cutting for Fort Liberty’s new American Tattoo Society studio, from left: Jennifer Hudges, Deputy Morale, Welfare and Recreation Director;  Lt. Col. Owen Price, Chief for Environmental Health, Fort Liberty;  Central East Regional Vice President Chris Holifield; Nicole Harrell, wife of American Tattoo Society owner Ryan Harrell; Alex Dewberry, Fort Liberty GM assistant (partly obscured); Cheryl Chevis, Services Business Manager; American Tattoo Society owner Ryan Harrell; Fort Liberty GM Thomas “TK” Kuttamperoor; Garrison Commander John Wilcox; and Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Seymour.