Nike Launches New Uniforms for US Army Games—How You Can Buy Merchandise
Summary
Nike introduced “Ivy Soldier” uniforms for Army West Point’s football team, which will wear them against Navy in the 127th Army-Navy Game on December 12 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The design honors the U.S. Army’s 4th Infantry Division, and Nike and Army West Point Athletics are offering related merchandise for sale.Key Facts
- The 4th Infantry Division, known as the “Ivy Division,” was formed in November 1917 at Camp Greene, North Carolina.
- The division served in World War I, at Utah Beach on D-Day, and in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
- The uniforms use camouflage green, ivy imagery, and the division’s emblem.
- The helmet features the Roman numeral “IV,” four ivy leaves, and the division’s “Steadfast and Loyal” motto.
- A helmet imprint recognizes the division’s service since the September 11 attacks.
- Nike says replica jerseys, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets are available through Nike.com and selected retailers.
- Army West Point Athletics lists a Rivalry Collection half-zip sweatshirt for $89.99 and an Ivy Soldier fleece hoodie for about $94.99; both were listed for preorder with estimated arrival on November 20.
- Army, the U.S. Military Academy’s Department of History and War Studies, and Nike have collaborated on special Army-Navy uniforms for 11 consecutive seasons.
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