NC State will take the field against Richmond this week in a special “Wolfpack Warriors” uniform, part of the 25th anniversary observance of 9/11.
The black camo look comes from Adidas’ “Honor & Support” series and is meant to reflect both NC State’s military heritage and the broader military tradition of North Carolina. That history stretches back to the university’s 1887 founding as a land-grant institution.
The details on the uniform carry that theme throughout. One sleeve features crossed swords, a nod to the swords etched into the top of the Memorial Belltower’s granite walls. The other sleeve includes an American flag.
NC State’s ROTC presence is also a central part of the tribute. The university offers Army, Air Force and Navy/Marine Corps ROTC programs.
According to the source, Army ROTC at NC State has produced 2,500 Army officers and numerous flag officers. The Air Force ROTC has a 100% selection rate for officer slots and has provided flying opportunities to the next generation of leaders, while Naval ROTC is the largest in the state.
The university and the United States Army also announced a new strategic partnership last month aimed at strengthening innovation, workforce development and collaboration across multiple disciplines. That agreement builds on NC State’s long history of working with the U.S. military and is intended to create shared value and practical solutions in service to North Carolina and the nation.
The uniform’s collar includes seven stars, representing the seven major military installations in North Carolina: Fort Bragg (Army), Camp Lejeune (Marine Corps), Cherry Point Air Station (Marine Corps), New River Air Station (Marine Corps), Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (Air Force), Pope Airfield (Army) and the Coast Guard Base in Elizabeth City.
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