Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

ESports Team ready for today's CODE Bowl

Jason Schaap — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:17:00 GMT

On the eve of the 121st Army versus Navy football showdown, the U.S. Army’s eSports team is battle ready for the Call of Duty Endowment Bowl, an online tournament featuring the popular video game of the same name. And much like the big-game bragging that precedes the Army’s pigskin pastime with the Navy, the CODE Bowl has no shortage of trash talk.

USAREC seeking Soldiers for new ‘Talent,’ eSports, Warrior Fitness, teams

Pentagon News — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:35:00 GMT

A search is underway to form The U.S. Army’s Got Talent Team, a new recruiting outreach program, as well as new members to join two other USAREC marquee programs, The U.S. Army eSports Team and the U.S. Army Warrior Fitness Team.

Army eSports Team resumes live streaming

Pentagon News — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:45:00 GMT

The U.S. Army eSports Team resumes live streaming on its Twitch channel today after a five-week pause to review and update internal policies and procedures.

Army esports marketing giveaways include consoles, controllers

Pentagon News — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:30:00 GMT

The Army eSports Team, a relatively new recruiting outreach initiative, uses giveaways of gaming chairs, consoles and controllers as a tool to generate interest among individuals who may be qualified for a career in the Army.

Green Beret gamer

Joe Barker — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:41:00 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class Joshua David's journey from gamer to Green Beret comes full circle when he makes the Army eSports Team.

U.S. Army Esports Team expands virtual outreach

Amanda Surmeier — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:53:57 GMT

While the U.S. Army Esports Team already spends much of its time in the digital space it has increased its online presence in support of current operations. As people work through this period of social distancing, the team is stepping up their game to provide more content and engagement on its digital platforms.

Elite gaming: Army engages youth in esports

Devon L. Suits — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:00:00 GMT

A loud cadence of gunfire echoed throughout the compound as the enemy-attacking force — a team of five operators — breached through the second floor. Unfazed by the commotion overhead, Sgt. David Blose maintained his composure as he crouched in a corner to hold his defensive position. Any "noob," or rookie, would have charged upstairs to engage the enemy — but not Blose.

Army debuts its newest Esports Semi

Sgt. 1st Class Reshema G. Sherlock — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 19:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army debuted its Esports Semi at the Salt Lake Gaming Con in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 27-29.

Thousands apply to join new Army esports team

Sean Kimmons, Army News Service — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:28:00 GMT

Over 6,500 Soldiers are already hoping to be part of a new Army esports team that will compete in video game tournaments nationwide in an effort to attract potential recruits.