Army to Wear 4th Infantry Division Tribute Uniforms Against Navy

Twenty-five members of the 4th Infantry Division have received the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration. The Army Black Knights will pay tribute to that legacy when they face the Navy Midshipmen on Dec. 12.

The program revealed the special uniform set on Saturday for the annual rivalry match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The design features an organic camouflage pattern. It specifically honors division soldiers who served during Operation Atlantic Resolve from 2014 to 2019. The 4th Infantry Division is known as the Ivy Soldiers, a unit with roots in World War I.

Hall of Famer Michael Strahan narrated the announcement. He connected the division's history to the team's goals for the game. Strahan stated that Ivy Soldiers have answered the nation's call for 25 years since the attacks on Sept. 11. He said the team will strive to emulate their dominance and readiness when they take the field.

The uniforms incorporate specific symbols to represent the division. The cleats feature 3D-embossed ivy vines that weave into the edges of the Nike swoosh. This detail references the unit's nickname.

On the back of the jerseys, the space above the numbers will display the words Ivy soldier instead of player names. Every Army player will wear the same text. This choice shifts the focus from individual athletes to the soldiers being honored.

Army aims to end a two-game losing streak to Navy. The Black Knights have lost the last two matchups in the series. They will play on neutral ground in New Jersey next month.

The early betting line for the contest favors Navy by 2.5 points. Army will attempt to overcome that margin while wearing the tribute uniforms.