But he took the proverbial 'mud' from his boots and molded it into something amazing.
He created 'Operation Mud,' a free class in which veterans can learn the art of ceramics.
It is housed within The Clay Studio in North Philadelphia, where Davis is currently a resident artist.
To learn more about Operation Mud, watch the video above and visit their website.
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