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Vol. 15 · No. 123 · Thursday, 15 October 2026

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Veteran unsure where to tattoo 'project management professional' on body

CompTIA and Microsoft CSA already have prime neck real estate .

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Duluth, Minn. — Since leaving the Army last month, local veteran Justin Smart has been struggling with where on his body to have his recently earned professional certifications tattooed, sources confirm.

“I already have my basic training platoon motto tattooed on my calf,” Smart told reporters. “And I’ve got a pretty cool eagle on my lower back that’s carrying my Air Assault wings and Expert Soldier Badge.” 

“Now I need to figure out where to get my new certs tattooed to show everyone how badass I am at being a civilian,” Smart added.

Smart, a former Signal soldier, was chaptered out of the Army last month after his third DUI. Sources say he used transition benefits to earn Project Management Professional (PMP), CompTIA A+, and Virtual Pokemon Trainer certifications while he was awaiting court martial. 

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