Air Force to Honor F-16 Fighting Falcon with 2025 Air Power Legacy Series Uniform
The Air Force football team is set to take the field in a powerful tribute for the 2025 edition of the Air Power Legacy Series, honoring the legendary F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Falcons will debut the special look when they face Navy on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Noon ET inside Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The rivalry matchup will be broadcast nationally on CBS, giving fans everywhere a front-row seat to one of the most striking uniform reveals of the season.
The uniform’s most eye-catching element is the custom helmet, designed to replicate a fighter pilot’s gear.
Front bumper: A silhouette of the F-16.
Visor cover: Features the F-16 Fighting Falcon patch alongside the word “Psycho” — the call sign of Col. William Andrews, an F-16 hero who was shot down in Operation Desert Storm.
Back bumper: Reads “Viper”, the aircraft’s widely used nickname.
The pants carry the U.S. Air Force roundel on the hip, with “Viper” running down one leg and “Fighting Falcon” down the other.
The jersey front displays Air Force above the player’s number, along with the corresponding squadron patch. The sleeves feature both the American flag and the squadron’s insignia. On the back, players will sport the tail flash of their respective fighter squadron.
This year’s design honors multiple units, including:
120th Fighter Squadron & 140th Wing (Buckley SFB, Colorado)
555th Fighter Squadron (Aviano Air Base, Italy)
20th Fighter Wing (Shaw AFB, South Carolina)
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft known for its unmatched maneuverability, proven combat record, and versatility in both air-to-air and air-to-surface missions. Capable of withstanding up to nine G’s, this lightweight yet powerful jet can deliver weapons with pinpoint accuracy, defend against enemy aircraft, and operate in all weather conditions.
Its bubble canopy offers pilots unmatched visibility, while a 30-degree seat-back angle enhances comfort and G-force tolerance. The aircraft’s fly-by-wire system, side stick controller, and advanced avionics make it one of the most reliable and efficient fighters in the world — a perfect symbol of speed, precision, and resilience for the Air Force football program.
The Air Power Legacy Series has become a tradition of honoring U.S. Air Force history through football uniforms, blending aviation heritage with game-day pageantry. The 2025 edition may be one of the boldest yet, paying tribute to an aircraft that has defined aerial dominance for decades.
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