Army Honors 100-Year-Old Infantry Division with Camouflage Uniforms
Army will wear camouflage uniforms for their upcoming game against Navy, inspired by the 100-year-old 4th Infantry Division. The uniforms feature a green camouflage pattern and include elements that pay homage to the division's history, such as the 'Ivy Soldiers' legacy and Roman numeral IV designation. The uniforms will be worn on December 12, the 127th meeting between the two teams.
When Army takes the field against Navy in their 127th meeting on December 12, they will be sporting a unique set of uniforms. These uniforms are a green camouflage color and feature a pattern intended to depict 'dense, ivy-covered foliage of Central and Eastern Europe,' honoring the 4th Infantry Division's legacy. The division, known as the 'Ivy Soldiers,' was launched in December 1917 during World War I and was eventually branded the 'Ivy Division.' The uniforms also include elements that reflect the division's history, such as the division's insignia, which features the name and is shown on the left shoulder patch of the jersey and the front of the helmet. The helmet also includes an 'IV' decal with four ivy leaves surrounding it, the 'Steadfast and Loyal' motto of the division placed on the visor's wings, and a Sept. 11 decal on the back. The Army West Point Athena Shield will also be included on cleats and gloves that players will be wearing. The uniforms are part of a broader effort to honor the division's legacy and inspire pride in the team's history.
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