Garryowen in the Land of the Morning Calm
This 15oz white ceramic mug honors the soldiers of the U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment — Air Cavalry who served at Camp Stanley, Korea, earning the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM). Standing watch on the Korean Peninsula is a mission that demands constant readiness — and the Air Cav delivered it every day.
Mug Specs
- Material: Premium white ceramic
- Capacity: 15oz (0.44L) — for the early morning briefs and late-night standby rotations
- Dimensions: Rounded corners, ergonomic C-handle
- Print: High-quality sublimation printing for vivid, lasting detail
- Care: Hand wash recommended to preserve print quality
About the 5th Squadron, 17th Cavalry — Korea
The 5th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment (5-17 ACS) is an air cavalry squadron assigned to the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division ROK-U.S. Combined Division, operating from the Korean Peninsula. Equipped with the AH-64E v6 Apache attack helicopter and the RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft surveillance system, the squadron maintains a forward presence that has been critical to the U.S.-ROK alliance for decades. Soldiers who served at Camp Stanley and earned the Korean Defense Service Medal stood on one of the most strategically vital frontlines in the world.
The mission never sleeps. Neither did they.
An ideal gift for 5-17 Cavalry Korea veterans, KDSM recipients, Air Cav soldiers, and Korean Peninsula service veterans.