the military or you having tattoos. the tattoos are more controversial for sure. where are they and what did they say? the serenity prayer runs down my right side and the army dental insignia is on my back. what were you thinking when you got the tattoos. i have three daughters among my five children and i say please swear to god you will never get a tattoo. what were you think something. i wanted people to ask me about them. they are conversation starters and remind me of my past, my present and future. i wanted people to say tell me what this means to you and that would be a way for me to get my message across. reporter: you hail from, or you were based in fort leavenworth, is that where it started? my dad was stationed in fort leavenworth and where i competed for my local title. reporter: the folks on the base, how are they responding to your great success? the fact aud terrific run and