Climb to Glory. 10th Mountain Division. SSI. Ski Branch. Ribbon.
The crossed skis of the ski branch insignia are unlike any other branch device in the United States Army — a direct link to the 10th Mountain Division's origins as the only division in the US military trained specifically for mountain and winter warfare. This premium 15oz white ceramic mug pairs the 10th Mountain Division SSI, the distinctive ski branch insignia, and the service ribbon into the most complete tribute available for the soldier who has served with one of America's most storied light infantry divisions.
From the Italian Alps to Fort Drum. The Mountain Division Never Stopped.
The 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) was originally activated in World War II as a specialized mountain warfare unit, training at Camp Hale, Colorado at elevations above 10,000 feet before deploying to the Italian Alps where it fought through some of the most difficult terrain of the European Theater. Reactivated and based at Fort Drum, New York, the 10th Mountain became the Army's most deployed division in the post-Cold War era — serving in Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq, advising Iraqi Security Forces and partnering with forces in Syria. The ski branch insignia on this mug connects every modern 10th Mountain soldier to that original mountain warrior heritage.
Product Specifications
- Material: Premium white ceramic
- Capacity: 15 oz (0.44 L)
- Rounded corners with classic C-handle
- High-quality sublimation printing
- Dishwasher-safe & microwave-safe
A Gift for a 10th Mountain Division Soldier or Veteran
For the soldier or veteran who served with the 10th Mountain Division and wore the crossed skis with pride, this SSI, ski branch, and ribbon mug is the definitive tribute piece — connecting their service to a lineage that runs from the Italian Alps to the mountains of Afghanistan. Perfect for retirements, Veterans Day, unit reunions, or honoring a Climb to Glory soldier who answered the call in some of the world's most demanding terrain.
Unit History
The 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) is a light infantry division of the United States Army, based at Fort Drum, New York. Formerly designated as a mountain warfare unit, the division was the only one of its size in the US military to receive specialized training for fighting in mountainous conditions. The division has advised and assisted Iraqi Security Forces in Iraq and partnered with forces in Syria.