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The center represents the protecting nature of the Military Police, it can be assumed that they are protecting the Regimental Crest they surround or perhaps their protection of the regiment and all they stand for. The young man on the left and the young female on the right speak to the diversity of their ranks. No other Branch calls upon Men and Women to operate together, with the same mission. The Military working dog represents the dedication the Soldiers have to their K 9 partners but also the military’s tremendous pride in the Military Working dog and its program. The young Soldier in the center of the represents the Military Police of today and into the future, his new uniform with advanced Body Armor and stance clearly show the Military Police are ready for whatever will be asked of them in the future. On his left arm he wears a MP Brassard to indicate that for all of his advancements in gear, clothing, equipment and training he or she will always be connected to their proud history and those Military Police who came before them. Finally, the dirt coming outside the paintings clean lines says that although tomorrow is unknown we will use what we have learned to ensure our success in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phil Pierce","offers":[{"title":"Limited Edition Print \/ Unframed","offer_id":33600157679756,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Limited Edition Print \/ Brass Corner Frame – Triple Mat with V-Groove","offer_id":33600157646988,"sku":"","price":570.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0375\/0844\/8396\/files\/Assist_Protect_Defend_by_Phil_Pierce_-_Vladimir_Arts_USA_Inc-5456654.jpg?v=1731539065"},{"product_id":"lions-of-the-mountain-by-phil-pierce-1","title":"Lions of the Mountain by Phil Pierce","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLimited Edition Print - Publisher Proof\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\"w x 12\"h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\"w x 18 1\/2\"h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand signed and numbered by the artist, Phil Pierce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe United States Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets because of their distinctive service headgear, are a special operations force tasked with five primary missions: unconventional warfare (the original and most important mission of Special Forces), foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, direct action, and counter-terrorism. The first two emphasize language, cultural, and training skills in working with foreign troops. Other duties include combat search and rescue (CSAR), counter-narcotics, counter-proliferation, hostage rescue, humanitarian assistance, humanitarian demining, information operations, peacekeeping, psychological operations, security assistance, and manhunts; other components of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) or other U.S. government activities may also specialize in these secondary areas. Many of their operational techniques are classified, but some nonfiction works and doctrinal manuals are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs a special operations unit, Special Forces are not necessarily under the command authority of the ground commanders in those countries. Instead, while in theater, SF soldiers may report directly to United States Central Command, USSOCOM, or other command authorities. The Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) highly secretive Special Activities Division (SAD) and more specifically its elite Special Operations Group (SOG) recruits from the Army's Special Forces. Joint CIA-Army Special Forces operations go back to the famed MACV-SOG during the Vietnam War. 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It was recalled to active service on 25 March 1942, and reorganized at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 15 August 1942, the 82nd Infantry Division became the Army's first airborne division, and was redesignated the 82nd Airborne Division. In April 1943, its paratroopers deployed to North Africa to participate in the campaign to invade Italy. The Division's first two combat operations were parachute assaults into Sicily on 9 July and Salerno on 13 September. The initial assault on Sicily, by the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, was the first regimental-sized combat parachute assault conducted by the United States Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the years since World War II the 82nd Airborne Division has taken part in every conflict America has had. The men and women of today's 82nd Airborne Division are arguably the best trained, the most well equipped and the most motivated and intelligent paratroopers in history. This print highlights today's Paratrooper and the commitment they have shown over the Nations most recent conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phil Pierce","offers":[{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":33676298420364,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed W\/Brass Corner Frame, UV Acrylic and three Archival Mats","offer_id":33676316606604,"sku":"","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0375\/0844\/8396\/files\/In_the_Footsteps_of_Heroes_by_Phil_Pierce_-_Vladimir_Arts_USA_Inc-5458111.jpg?v=1731540658"}],"url":"https:\/\/vladimirarts.com\/collections\/phil-pierce-prints.oembed","provider":"Vladimir Arts USA Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}