U.S. Army Recruiting News

Four men in shadows with video game color

Dec. 11, 2020

ESports Team ready for today's CODE Bowl

FORT KNOX, Ky. — 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.

Nov. 20, 2020

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

FORT KNOX, Ky. — 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.

group of men and women posing for a photo.

Aug. 14, 2020

Army eSports Team resumes live streaming

FORT KNOX, Ky. — 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.

July 20, 2020

Army esports marketing giveaways include consoles, controllers

FORT KNOX, Ky. — 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.

As a Green Beret, he deployed four times with his Special Forces Team. Despite the high tempo Army Special Operations Forces lifestyle, David never lost his love for gaming and continued to keep up with the latest first person shooters, like Call of Duty and the game that really started it all for him, Halo.

April 24, 2020

Green Beret gamer

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

Four Soldiers in black and white jerseys with Army logos sit at computers with headsets on playing video games.

April 10, 2020

U.S. Army Esports Team expands virtual outreach

FORT KNOX, Ky. — 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.

Sgt. David Blose competes online in Rainbow Six Siege as a representative of the Army Esports Team at the USA Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, June 25, 2019.

July 24, 2019

Elite gaming: Army engages youth in esports

FORT KNOX, Ky. — 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.

July 3, 2019

Army debuts its newest Esports Semi

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

Soldier Playing Video games for Army esports

Jan. 25, 2019

Thousands apply to join new Army esports team

FORT MEADE, Md. — 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.