Air Force Academy to sport B-21 Raider-inspired uniform in game against Navy
The U.S. Air Force Academy football team will honor the B-21 Raider by sporting special uniforms in its game against the Navy this October.
The U.S. Air Force football team will honor the B-21 Raider by donning special uniforms during their October game against the U.S. Navy. The Falcons will be wearing the 2026 edition of the Air Power Legacy Series uniform for the match on October 3 at the Air Force Academy's stadium, announced on Tuesday. The distinctive uniform incorporates elements representing the stealth bomber throughout, featuring a backplate, patches, red towel, and a "B-21" inscription on the helmet.
The helmet displays phrases like "power projection" and "strategic deterrence" instead of the player's last name. Patches on the shoulders either represent the Air Force Global Strike Command or the Air Force Materiel Command. A red towel tucked into the side carries the "remove before flight" warning, paying tribute to the red ribbon safety symbol typically seen on aircraft on the ground.
Tom Jones, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems corporate vice president and president, expressed pride in representing the future of American airpower through the uniforms of cadets. The B-21 Raider is a stealth bomber capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear weapons, with Northrop Grumman developing the sixth-generation aircraft.
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