We can’t stop staring at the New York Yankees’ new MLB Armed Forces Day hat

New Era MLB Armed Forces Day collection. (Fanatics)

Every year, Major League Baseball observes Armed Forces Day with special ceremonies and on-field attire throughout one weekend in spring. They also release a special edition New Era hat collection for fans, and this year’s 2024 MLB Armed Forces hat sets a new bar for MLB hat design.

SHOP: MLB Armed Forces Day hats on Fanatics.

Each team is getting multiple MLB Armed Forces hats in a range of styles, including fitted, adjustable and low profile. But there’s no ball cap more iconic than a New York Yankees hat, and from the camo-print team logo to the six gold stars and armed forces side patch, it’s impossible to look away from this new hat.

New York Yankees Armed Forces hat. (Fanatics)

New York Yankees New Era 2024 Armed Forces Day 39THIRTY Flex Hat - Black - $37.99

The collection, featuring hats for all 30 MLB teams, is available right now on Fanatics and MLB Shop. The hats for each team feature the same design pattern: a black hat with gold stars, military squared camo-print team logo and an armed services patch featuring an American flag pattern superimposed over crossed lightning bolts.

New York Mets Armed Forces hat. (Fanatics)

New York Mets New Era 2024 Armed Forces Day Low Profile 9FIFTY Snapback Hat - Black - $45.99

There’s one notable exception, and that’s for the Toronto Blue Jays, which has a side patch paying tribute to the Canadian flag, instead of the Stars and Stripes.

Toronto Blue Jays Armed Forces hat. (Fanatics)

Toronto Blue Jays New Era 2024 Armed Forces Day On-Field 59FIFTY Fitted Hat - Black - $45.99

The Armed Forces Day hats are available in 59FIFTY Fitted, 9FIFTY Snapback, 39THIRTY Flex, 9TWENTY Adjustable, bucket hat and more styles. They make a perfect gift for the armed forces service member in your life, or any MLB fan who wants to show their support for veterans or those in the armed forces.

Boston Red Sox Armed Forces hat. (Fanatics)

Boston Red Sox New Era 2024 Armed Forces Day Bucket Hat - Black - $45.99

The hats strike a significantly different tone than last year’s Armed Forces hat, which came in Army green with a monochrome American Flag behind the team logo. But, if you like that style better, you can still find a few available on Fanatics, depending on the team. You’ll find a lot more availability for the 2024 hat, however.

LA Dodgers Armed Forces hat. (Fanatics)

Los Angeles Dodgers New Era 2024 Armed Forces Day On-Field 59FIFTY Fitted Hat - Black - $45.99

Looking for a different team? Shop the full list of New Era MLB Armed Forces Day hats with the list below.

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Armed Forces Day, established by President Harry S. Truman in 1949, is traditionally celebrated each year on the third Saturday of May. The MLB and MLB Charities recognize and support military members and a number of military-related charities.

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