{"product_id":"white-mug-15oz-army-cold-war-vet-17nd-support-bn-172nd-in-bde-ft-richardson-ak-w-cold-svc","title":"White Mug 15oz - Army - Cold War Vet - 17th Support Bn, 172nd In Bde - Ft Richardson AK w COLD SVC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFort Richardson. Alaska. 17th Support Battalion. Cold War Proven.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServing in Alaska during the Cold War wasn't just a remote posting — it was a front-line strategic assignment. The soldiers of the \u003cstrong\u003e17th Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003eFort Richardson, Alaska\u003c\/strong\u003e kept the brigade combat-ready in one of the most demanding environments in the US military, just across the Bering Strait from Soviet territory. This premium 15oz white ceramic mug honors their service with the \u003cstrong\u003eCold War service ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e as a proud tribute to a mission that mattered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Arctic Brigade. Always Ready at the Top of the World.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e172nd Infantry Brigade\u003c\/strong\u003e was a light infantry brigade of the United States Army, stationed in Alaska and responsible for defending one of America's most strategically sensitive regions during the Cold War. The \u003cstrong\u003e17th Support Battalion\u003c\/strong\u003e was the logistical backbone that kept the brigade fed, fueled, armed, and operational through Alaska's brutal winters and demanding terrain. Their Cold War service ribbon represents every day of that commitment — in conditions that tested soldiers as much as any combat deployment.\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 172nd Brigade Alaska Veteran\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the veteran who served with the \u003cstrong\u003e17th Support Battalion\u003c\/strong\u003e at Fort Richardson and remembers the Alaska assignment, this Cold War service ribbon mug is a deeply personal tribute. The Fort Richardson and 172nd Brigade designations make it instantly meaningful to those who were there — perfect for Veterans Day, Cold War commemorations, reunions, or honoring a support soldier whose work kept the Arctic brigade ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnit History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e172nd Infantry Brigade\u003c\/strong\u003e was a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Light_infantry\"\u003elight infantry\u003c\/a\u003e brigade of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_Army\"\u003eUnited States Army\u003c\/a\u003e, originally stationed at Fort Wainwright, Alaska before later moving its headquarters to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Grafenw%C3%B6hr\"\u003eGrafenwöhr\u003c\/a\u003e, Germany. An active duty independent brigade and part of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/V_Corps_(United_States)\"\u003eV Corps\u003c\/a\u003e, it was one of five active-duty separate brigade combat teams in the US Army before its inactivation on 31 May 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"15oz","offer_id":43002330415243,"sku":"32796579868078450131","price":442.77,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1650\/2411\/files\/1_f9001b24-11d0-4fbd-b68d-f2c96a260862.jpg?v=1736475319","url":"https:\/\/themipbrand.com\/en-mx\/products\/white-mug-15oz-army-cold-war-vet-17nd-support-bn-172nd-in-bde-ft-richardson-ak-w-cold-svc","provider":"MIP Brand Store ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}