Army will wear green camouflage uniforms honoring the 4th Infantry Division — known as the "Ivy Soldiers" — in the 127th Army-Navy Game on December 12 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The design evokes dense, ivy-draped terrain of Central and Eastern Europe. The left shoulder patch and front of the helmet display the division’s Roman numeral "IV" insignia. Four ivy leaves surround the "IV" on the helmet lid. The visor wings bear the division’s "Steadfast and Loyal" motto, and a 9/11 decal appears on the back. Ivy patterns appear on the Army West Point Athena Shield, gloves, and cleats. The nameplate reads "IVY SOLDIERS", with "IV" in white and the remainder in green. Numbers and letters use chiseled typography modeled after military memorials, including Utah Beach. Game balls feature the 4th Infantry Division insignia, an ivy-adorned Athena Shield, and a Nike swoosh rendered in the uniform’s green pattern.
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This marks the 11th straight year that Army, the U.S. Military Academy’s Department of History and War Studies, and Nike have co-developed a special uniform for the Army-Navy Game. Coach Jeff Monken said players feel deep pride wearing gear that represents military units. Safety Stephen Nnadozie said the jersey carries weight: it reflects the sacrifice of soldiers who served in the honored units, and representing them on the field is a solemn responsibility. Nike designer Jason Cochran said the partnership highlights how service academy athletes train to defend the country while competing in football.
Navy has not announced its uniforms for the game.
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