{"product_id":"white-mug-15oz-army-10th-mountain-division-ssi-w-ski-branch-ribbon","title":"White Mug 15oz - Army - 10th Mountain Division - SSI w Ski Branch - Ribbon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClimb to Glory. 10th Mountain Division. SSI. Ski Branch. Ribbon.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crossed skis of the \u003cstrong\u003eski branch insignia\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e10th Mountain Division SSI\u003c\/strong\u003e, the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eski branch insignia\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eservice ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e into the most complete tribute available for the soldier who has served with one of America's most storied light infantry divisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrom the Italian Alps to Fort Drum. The Mountain Division Never Stopped.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eItalian Alps\u003c\/strong\u003e where it fought through some of the most difficult terrain of the European Theater. Reactivated and based at \u003cstrong\u003eFort Drum, New York\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Premium white ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 15 oz (0.44 L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded corners with classic C-handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality sublimation printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher-safe \u0026amp; microwave-safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Gift for a 10th Mountain Division Soldier or Veteran\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the soldier or veteran who served with the \u003cstrong\u003e10th Mountain Division\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnit History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Light_infantry\"\u003elight infantry\u003c\/a\u003e division of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_Army\"\u003eUnited States Army\u003c\/a\u003e, based at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fort_Drum\"\u003eFort Drum\u003c\/a\u003e, New York. Formerly designated as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mountain_warfare\"\u003emountain warfare\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iraqi_security_forces\"\u003eIraqi Security Forces\u003c\/a\u003e in Iraq and partnered with forces in Syria.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"15oz","offer_id":42998851272843,"sku":"32796579868078450131","price":35.21,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1650\/2411\/files\/1_32de48f9-8a3a-4b48-a768-993052b56423.jpg?v=1736324047","url":"https:\/\/themipbrand.com\/en-ca\/products\/white-mug-15oz-army-10th-mountain-division-ssi-w-ski-branch-ribbon","provider":"MIP Brand Store ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}