The US Army is forming a 'Fortnite' team to help with recruitment

The United States Army is in a bind. It failed to meet its recruitment goal this year, so it's looking for other, newer ways to drum up interest with today's youth.

The Army has decided to get into esports.

In an attempt to appeal to today's youth, the Army is putting together teams to compete in esports and competitive games like Fortnite, Overwatch, League of Legends, Madden, and Call of Duty, according to independent American military newspaper Stars and Stripes.

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Stars and Stripes reports that the Army is interested in having soldiers represent the branch of the U.S. military in competitions, tournaments, and other such events as a way to get the Army brand out there and connect with young players who may be interested and eligible to join the military. Read more...

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