{"product_id":"white-mug-15oz-army-502nd-infantry-regiment-dui-w-br-ribbon","title":"White Mug 15oz - Army - 502nd Infantry Regiment - DUI w Br - Ribbon","description":"\u003ch2\u003e502nd Infantry. Screaming Eagles. From Normandy to Now.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDUI, branch insignia, and service ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e on this premium 15oz white ceramic mug tell the complete story of one of the most decorated regiments in the United States Army. The \u003cstrong\u003e502nd Infantry Regiment\u003c\/strong\u003e — originally the \u003cstrong\u003e502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment\u003c\/strong\u003e — has carried the \u003cstrong\u003e101st Airborne Division \"Screaming Eagles\"\u003c\/strong\u003e standard from the hedgerows of Normandy to the mountains of Afghanistan, earning its place among the Army's most storied fighting units.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFive Conflicts. One Standard. Never Quit.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstablished shortly after US entry into World War II and assigned to the \u003cstrong\u003e101st Airborne Division\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e502nd PIR\u003c\/strong\u003e jumped into Normandy on D-Day, fought through Operation Market Garden, and held the line at \u003cstrong\u003eBastogne\u003c\/strong\u003e during the Battle of the Bulge. Inactivated in 1945 and reactivated in 1956, the regiment went on to serve in \u003cstrong\u003eVietnam\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003ePersian Gulf War\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eIraq War\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eWar in Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eOperation Inherent Resolve\u003c\/strong\u003e. Reclassified as an Air Assault unit in 1974, the 502nd's 1st and 2nd Battalions are currently active, assigned to the \u003cstrong\u003e2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)\u003c\/strong\u003e at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.\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 502nd Infantry Screaming Eagle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the veteran who served with the \u003cstrong\u003e502nd Infantry Regiment\u003c\/strong\u003e in any era — from the WWII paratroopers who jumped into Normandy to the Air Assault soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan — this DUI, branch, and ribbon mug is a proud tribute to a regiment that has answered every call. Perfect for retirements, Veterans Day, airborne and air assault reunions, or honoring a Screaming Eagle who wore the 502nd patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnit History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e502nd Infantry Regiment\u003c\/strong\u003e (previously the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment) is an infantry regiment of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_Army\"\u003eUnited States Army\u003c\/a\u003e, assigned as a regiment of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/101st_Airborne_Division\"\u003e101st Airborne Division\u003c\/a\u003e \"The Screaming Eagles.\" Established after US entry into World War II, the regiment saw substantial action in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Theater_of_World_War_II\"\u003eEuropean Theater\u003c\/a\u003e and was inactivated in 1945. Reactivating in 1956, the 502nd has served in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vietnam_War\"\u003eVietnam War\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gulf_War\"\u003ePersian Gulf War\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iraq_War\"\u003eIraq War\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/War_in_Afghanistan_(2001%E2%80%9314)\"\u003eWar in Afghanistan\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Operation_Inherent_Resolve\"\u003eOperation Inherent Resolve\u003c\/a\u003e. Since 1974, the regiment has been classified as an Air Assault unit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"15oz","offer_id":43002315178123,"sku":"32796579868078450131","price":35.21,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1650\/2411\/files\/1_8b91e4e9-314c-4a1a-84cc-92c1d185465e.jpg?v=1736474672","url":"https:\/\/themipbrand.com\/en-ca\/products\/white-mug-15oz-army-502nd-infantry-regiment-dui-w-br-ribbon","provider":"MIP Brand Store ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}