Under the Skin: Stories Behind the Ink is a human interest story that concerns a documentary film about the evolution of the U.S. military and memorial tattoo and how Wounded Warriors use tattoos as a way to recover from battlefield injuries. This is incredibly relevant as the U.S. is engaged in both Iraq and Afghanistan and is essential that Americans understand the full range of complexities of a Soldiers life. The stories behind the ink will showcase the attributes of a true hero, how war remains with Soldiers both psychically and emotionally long after they have left the battlefield, display the burdens a Soldier must endure to ensure freedom and how their families are impacted from such characteristics.