U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division During Exercises

The 10th Mountain Division is a highly specialized light infantry division of the United States Army. It is unique as the only unit in the U.S. military specifically designed, trained, and equipped to operate under harsh, high-altitude, mountainous, and severe cold-weather conditions. The division's distinct patch features a blue background shaped like a powder keg, representing the unit's explosive power. The two crossed red bayonets form a Roman numeral "X" (10), representing the division's number, and are styled like swords to represent martial strength. Above the patch sits the coveted "MOUNTAIN" tab.