{"id":13319,"date":"2024-02-14T12:37:27","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T11:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costops.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/14\/the-us-military-is-embedded-in-the-gaming-world-its-target-teen-recruits\/"},"modified":"2024-02-14T12:37:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T11:37:27","slug":"the-us-military-is-embedded-in-the-gaming-world-its-target-teen-recruits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/costops.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/14\/the-us-military-is-embedded-in-the-gaming-world-its-target-teen-recruits\/","title":{"rendered":"The US military is embedded in the gaming world. Its target: teen recruits"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amid a recruitment struggle, branches are using huge hits like Fortnite as marketing tools. Some veterans see the practice as unethical \u2013 especially given the age of the gaming audience<\/p>\n

In a small room tucked into a US navy facility outside Memphis, Tennessee, uniformed personnel sit hunched over monitors, their eyes focused on screens as they speak into headsets with clipped efficiency. Computer towers and glowing red keyboards crowd their desks. This is top-of-the-line gear, used for executing combat missions and coordinating strategy \u2013 but not with fleets stationed across the world. These sailors are playing video games. On the other end of their headsets and screens are young gamers they hope to inspire.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2019, we did a big look at where we were spending our money, looking at where the next generation is,\u201d says Lt Aaron Jones, captain of the navy\u2019s esports team, as we sit in his office after touring the facility. A naval press officer hovers a few feet away. \u201cThis<\/em> is where they are,\u201d Jones continues. \u201cWhether it\u2019s Twitch or YouTube or Facebook Gaming, this is what they love.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nAmid a recruitment struggle, branches are using huge hits like Fortnite as marketing tools. Some veterans see the practice as unethical \u2013 especially given the age of the gaming audience
\nIn a small room tucked into a US navy facility outside Memphis, Tennessee, uniformed personnel sit hunched over monitors, their eyes focused on screens as they speak into headsets with clipped efficiency. Computer towers and glowing red keyboards crowd their desks. This is top-of-the-line gear, used for executing combat missions and coordinating strategy \u2013 but not with fleets stationed across the world. These sailors are playing video games. On the other end of their headsets and screens are young gamers they hope to inspire.
\n\u201cIn 2019, we did a big look at where we were spending our money, looking at where the next generation is,\u201d says Lt Aaron Jones, captain of the navy\u2019s esports team, as we sit in his office after touring the facility. A naval press officer hovers a few feet away. \u201cThis is where they are,\u201d Jones continues. \u201cWhether it\u2019s Twitch or YouTube or Facebook Gaming, this is what they love.\u201d Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Amid a recruitment struggle, branches are using huge hits like Fortnite as marketing tools. Some veterans see the practice as unethical \u2013 especially given the age of the gaming audience In a small room tucked into a US navy facility outside Memphis, Tennessee, uniformed personnel sit hunched over monitors, their eyes focused on screens as …<\/p>\n

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