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Hear from Marine Corps recruiters and esports broadcasters who participated in "Reload Drops In With the Marine Corps," a two-day Call of Duty: Warzone gaming tournament hosted online by Esports Stadium Arlington in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps. More than 500 gamers registered as teams of three to compete during open qualifiers on June 26 for the chance to be reinforced by active-duty Marines to compete on June 27 as a team of four.

Esports Stadium Arlington, in partnership with the US Marine Corps, presents "Reload Drops In With the Marine Corps," a two-day Call of Duty: Warzone tournament. The 26-27 June tournament will be hosted virtually and offers participants the opportunity compete as "trios" or teams of threes. Teams who make it to the finals on 27 June will receive an active-duty Marine player, forming a "quad" for the final day's game play.

Promotional video highlighting "Reload Drops In With the U.S. Marine Corps" - an online, free-to-play gaming tournament hosted by Esports Stadium Arlington in partnership with the 8th Marine Corps District on June 26-27. Tournament participants will initially compete as a team of three during open qualifiers on June 26 for the opportunity to be reinforced by an active duty Marine during the final live-stream matches on June 27.

Recruiters with the 8th Marine Corps District attended their first online virtual career fair hosted by Gamerjibe on May 20, 2020. Also attending the fair were Marines with Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command and Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity. The online event, which was free and open to the public, helped Marine recruiters educate and inform potential candidates in attendance while simultaneously engaging with other entrepreneurs and tech businesses in attendance, all while from the safety of home. Attendees could voice, video and text chat with Marines while exploring the virtual booth for more information on technical career opportunities with the Marine Corps.

Marines fight to win each and every day across the globe. Regardless of the environment or the adversary, Marines leverage a host to technical capabilities to bring the fight to the enemy. From cyber security and electronic warfare to remote drone operations and high-speed data communications, the Marines employ cutting edge technology and innovation in their daily operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sergeant Anthony Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps recruiters with the 8th Marine Corps District attend the Burleson Independent School District Winter Invitational at Esports Stadium Arlington, in Arlington, Texas, on February 8, 2020. The invitational provided an opportunity to highlight the determination and competitive drive found in both the Marine Corps and the esports community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Desmond Andrews).

U.S. Marines with 8th Marine Corps District, from both Recruiting Station Fort Worth and Recruiting Station Dallas, engage with Esports competitors during Ultimatum II, a Smash Ultimate Tournament hosted by Esports Stadium Arlington, in Arlington, Texas, December 27-29, 2019. Interviews were conducted with: Johnathan Angers, Director of Partnerships for Esports Stadium Arlington; Dr. Leslie Bender Jutzi, a chief academic officer with Burleson ISD; Robert Velasco, Vice Principal of Samuel High School in Dallas ISD; and Travis Skaggs, a student from Burleson Collegiate High School in Burleson, TX. The event provided an opportunity to showcase the parallels between esports competitors, and the Marine Corps: fierce competition, skill, communication and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Anthony Morales.)