Air Force Football Reveals Space Force-Inspired APLS Uniform
The United States Air Force Academy is reaching new heights with the latest edition of its Air Power Legacy Series (APLS) uniforms. This time, the Falcons are going intergalactic with a bold, blacked-out look that pays tribute to the United States Space Force, the newest branch of the U.S. military.
First launched in 2022, the APLS series has become a tradition for Air Force Football, with new alternate uniforms dropping each season.
The 2025 APLS uniforms feature a sharp contrast in tones and texture. The jersey and pants are solid black, a dramatic departure from the traditional Air Force blue, designed to reflect the mystery and power of outer space.
On the right side of the helmet, a white “AF” decal nods to tradition. The left side shifts focus toward the future, featuring a bold white “USSF” (United States Space Force) mark — a clean and powerful symbol of the Academy’s evolving mission. A black facemask ties the helmet into the uniform's overall stealth aesthetic.
The front of the jersey is simple and strong. “SPACE FORCE” is printed across the chest in sans-serif font, resting above the player number. A conference patch and maker’s mark complete the look. On the back, the uniforms replace traditional last names with the motto “SEMPER SUPRA”, Latin for “Always Above,” which is the official slogan of the U.S. Space Force. White numbers on the back maintain a high-contrast finish that pops against the black base.
On one pant leg, “USSF” runs vertically down the side — a powerful detail that reinforces the Space Force theme from top to bottom. While the opposite pant leg's design hasn't been fully revealed yet, the overall aesthetic leans into symmetry, stealth, and symbolism.
What sets the APLS series apart is the way it connects Air Force football to the broader story of air and space superiority. Each uniform drop in the series has honored a different aspect of Air Force heritage — from World War II squadrons to Cold War aircraft. Now, the focus shifts upward — into orbit — as the Falcons honor the next generation of defense and innovation.
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