Pork Chop Hill. The 180th Infantry. The Thunderbirds Held the Line.
In the spring and summer of 1953, the hills of Korea became the proving ground for some of the most intense close-combat fighting of the entire war. The 180th Infantry Regiment, serving with the legendary 45th Infantry Division — the Thunderbirds — was part of the force that fought for and defended Pork Chop Hill, one of the most contested pieces of ground in the Korean War. This premium 15oz black ceramic mug honors that battle and the soldiers who fought it.
The Battle That Defined a Generation of Oklahoma Warriors.
Pork Chop Hill wasn't just a tactical objective — it was a symbol of the grinding, costly nature of the Korean War's final months. The 45th Infantry Division, composed largely of Oklahoma and Colorado National Guardsmen, bore the weight of that fight alongside regular Army units. The 180th Infantry Regiment soldiers who served there carried the Thunderbird patch and the Oklahoma warrior spirit into one of history's most brutal hilltop battles.
Product Specifications
- Material: Premium black ceramic
- Capacity: 15 oz (0.44 L)
- Height: 4.72 in | Diameter: 3.15 in
- Rounded corners with classic C-handle
- High-quality sublimation printing
- Note: Black print on black mug may vary slightly in tone — use transparent background artwork for best results
A Gift for Korean War Veterans and Military Historians
For the descendant of a 180th Infantry or 45th ID Korean War veteran, the military history enthusiast, or the soldier who carries that lineage forward today, this Pork Chop Hill mug is a powerful, specific tribute. Perfect for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Korean War commemorations, or honoring a family member who served in the Forgotten War.
Unit History
The 180th Infantry Regiment (redesignated 1st Squadron, 180th Cavalry in 2008) is part of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, headquartered in McAlester, Oklahoma. During the Korean War, the regiment served as part of the 45th Infantry Division — the Thunderbirds — which saw extensive combat on the Korean peninsula including operations around Pork Chop Hill, one of the war's most iconic and costly engagements.