Army unveiled special camouflage uniforms for its annual game against Navy, honoring the 4th Infantry Division, known as the "Ivy Soldiers." The green camouflage pattern reflects the dense ivy-covered foliage of Central and Eastern Europe, reflecting a legacy spanning over 100 years. The division, created in December 1917 during World War I, earned the nickname "Ivy Division" from its Roman numeral IV designation. Elements of the uniform include an ivy-adorned Athena Shield on the helmet, ivy leaf details on gloves and cleats, and "IV" decals.
The jersey nameplate reads "IVY SOLDIERS" in white against green. This marks the 11th consecutive year of collaboration between Army, the U.S. Military Academy's Department of History and War Studies students, and Nike. Army coach Jeff Monken called it "a tremendous source of pride." Safety Stephen Nnadozie emphasized the meaning behind the jerseys, noting that people have died behind these units.
Navy has yet to announce its uniforms for the game at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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