We're all mortal. We all have been granted the gift of life and it's up to us to make the most of the time we have been given. The best way to do this is to dedicate each day to something manifestly greater than yourself-God, Country, Family. American military personnel are shining examples of these ultimate focused commitments. The have been for over 200 years! This design celebrates that heritage.

Twenty of the most important battles fought & won by the US Army adorn this art throughout. Each major conflict is represented with at least one battle...because each of our nation's struggles molded & shaped who we now are. The skull reminds us of our mortality and in doing so encourages us to make each day count-CARPE DIEM (seize the day). The crossed machine guns are M-3's or 'Grease Guns' that were the first new sub machine gun that the U.S. produced in World War II...added into the design to commemorate the one conflict that witnessed more American sacrifice fighting in foreign lands than any other. It also represents the fact that when you have a highly trained American Soldier and you arm him with ferocious weapons of this nature he is a major force with which to be reckoned. The roses not only look cool, but also symbolize our nation's desire for peace in a world that needs to see more of it. The smoking barrels from the M-3's symbolize our current fight with terror.

Let's all say a prayer for the hundreds of thousands of our fellow Americans-our sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, mothers & fathers-who willingly go into harm's way...today, right now....to keep us safe! They are enriching a storied heritage for generations to come.