Back in 1988 the 3rd Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment adopted the “Ninja” as it’s Battalion Mascot ..



Soon after, Ninja Graphics replaced Buffalo images on PT uniforms, Murals, etc.
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After a few years, the new 7th Infantry Division CSM, CSM George Mock dismissed the Ninja tag and ordered 3-17 to once again use the official Buffalo Mascot .. He ordered all the murals of ninjas (inside and out) to be painted over ..

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In Honor of these short lived “Warriors” I’ve made a limited run of two “Ninja” designs .. One is a new design of mine and the other is a tribute to the old 3-17 Ninja PT Shirts .. Get them while you can! Buffalo and or NINJA Sir! 🙂

Was honored to be a Ninga for a short time!!
I was a chaplain assistant with 3/17 Infantry. Upon my arrival in April 1990, somebody (the outgoing mail clerk with HHC, gave me a couple of posters of the Ninja. I’ve got one framed! I’m very fortunate to have it