DECEMBER 9, 2023 – The 2023 Army-Navy NCAA Football game will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Nike custom designed the 2023 Army West Point uniforms for the 124th Army-Navy Game. They tell the story of the soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division during the opening phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).
Be sure to tune this Saturday, December 9, at 2:30 p.m. EST as the Army Black Knights take on the Navy Midshipmen in America’s Game. For more information on how to watch, visit ArmyNavyGame.com.
How to watch Army vs. Navy live
Date: Saturday, Dec. 9 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, Massachusetts
TV: CBS | Live stream: Paramount + with Showtime, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App (Free)
ROCK OF THE MARNE
The 3rd Infantry Division is one of the oldest and most decorated divisions in the United States Army. Nicknamed “Dog-Faced Soldiers,” members of the 3rd Infantry Division are known for their determination in the face of adversity.
THUNDER RUN
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq and the Marne Division’s participation in the initiation of offensive operations in Iraq — the longest and most rapid armored advance since the World War II.
Their tactical competence during the invasion of Iraq in 2003 added to their already storied legacy. Living up to the fearless reputation of Dog-Faced Soldiers, they led the advance through the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad with two surprise attacks that today are better known as Thunder Run.
The first Thunder Run was all about audacity, concentration, surprise and tempo. Armored and mechanized formations provided the ability to penetrate enemy territory before enemy forces could recover.
The second Thunder Run came in and drove straight into the heart of Baghdad, proving the Army could go anywhere at any time.
Efforts of these Dog-Faced Soldiers during the Thunder Runs demonstrated their competence and selfless service, honoring the legacy established by the division 125 years ago as the Rock of the Marne.
BEHIND THE UNIFORM
Collaboration between West Point Athletics and Nike yielded this year’s uniform design which pays homage to the accomplishments of the 3rd Infantry Division. Army West Point Football honors and represents the soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division and their tactical acumen on the field in Foxborough. In adopting their mottos, symbols, and ethos on the field of friendly strife, we seek to emulate their application of these characteristics to defeat our rivals.
