Navy to wear Blue Angels-inspired uniforms from Under Armour vs. Army (Photos)

Navy will wear custom uniforms inspired by the Blue Angels for their rivalry game against Army and they are absolutely gorgeous.

For my money, the annual rivalry game at the end of the season between Army and Navy is the best game of the year. The tradition, camaraderie, sportsmanship and competition in this game is unparalleled in college athletics so it only makes sense for a game of this magnitude to have the uniforms that match.

Navy will wear Under Armour uniforms that were inspired by the Blue Angels. There are hand-painted helmets depicting a Delta formation, chrome facemask that mimics the Blue Angel pilot visor.

They are a sight to behold, so check out the images shared by the Navy twitter account below.

“Although the uniform departs from our customary characteristics, this tribute to the Blue Angels reflects the enthusiastic pride and appreciation we have for the Navy’s premier flying team and the motivation they convey to Navy football and the fleet at large,” said Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk in a press release. “The masterminds at Under Armour are always thinking of ways to inspire our troops while still reflecting a deep appreciation for a Naval history that is so ingrained in our game day traditions. Annually, a special Navy uniform has become a statement in this game and brings with it appreciated meaning and a clear message that we are all in.”

In an era when alternate uniforms are all the rage in college football, this marks a special occasion for Navy to deviate from their traditional uniforms, and I think they will be a massive hit among the players, fans, alumni and fans watching from their couches on Saturday, Dec. 9.

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“Our partnership with the United States Naval Academy has afforded us the opportunity to tell some incredible stories through our specialty uniform designs and we hope, in some way, that the moments we create on behalf of the Academy manifest the gratitude we feel,” said Adam Clement, Under Armour’s Senior Creative Director of Team Sports in a press release. “This year we partnered with the Naval Academy to use the Army-Navy Game to honor the incredible pilots that make up the Blue Angels. Anyone who has had the privilege of watching the Blue Angels perform knows there is no show quite like it. It inspires and excites all who stand witness and we couldn’t think of a better way to pay homage to their great feats than creating a uniform that pays tribute to them.”

Check out the hype video surrounding the special uniforms below. It’s sure to get you ready for the game, although it’s going to be hard to wait until Dec. 9 to see them in action. Man, they are gorgeous.

You can purchase the Navy Blue Angel uniforms from the Navy shop if you’d like to add to your wardrobe or find the perfect Christmas present for the Navy man or woman in your life.