For this year's game against Army, the Navy Midshipmen will be styling with uniforms and helmets inspired by the Blue Angels. The helmets include a chrome facemask similar to the visor that Blue Angels pilots wear.
This is the latest fashion wrinkle in the rivalry between the two service academies. Two years ago against Army, the Midshipmen had seven different helmet designs with each featuring a specific ship in the U.S. Naval Fleet. Last year, Army wore uniforms that honored World War II paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division.
Designed by Under Armour, the Navy uniforms will have numbers using the same font as the one on the tail of the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft. Here are some closer looks: