Today we recognize all those who have served, but supporting veterans extends beyond a single day of recognition. The following captures how our team has worked alongside the veteran community to recognize their service and support their futures.
Honoring Those Who Serve
This Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, we honored the service and sacrifices of those who have served in the armed forces. The following is a snapshot of recent stories highlighting how Call of Duty supports the veteran community.
The Call of Duty Endowment (“The Endowment”) is a non-profit organization with the mission of assisting veterans in finding high-quality careers through supporting groups that prepare them for the job market while raising awareness of the value vets bring to the workplace.
Medal of Honor Recipient Kyle Carpenter on The COD POD
The COD POD is proud to feature U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter as a guest host on its 13th episode, where he discussed the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Valor Pack’s creation in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 and Call of Duty: Warzone™.
During the interview, Kyle shared his experience as a Marine in Afghanistan, where he survived a grenade explosion that left him critically injured. He reflected on his longtime connection to Call of Duty, explaining how the game helped him maintain friendships throughout his childhood and how excited he was when approached about becoming part of the franchise.
Kyle discussed his direct involvement in developing the C.O.D.E. Valor Pack, where he and the Call of Duty development team worked to create two operator skins based on his likeness, along with personalized in-game items. Kyle highlighted meaningful details within the pack, including a patch reading “Don’t hide your scars,” a message inspired by his own recovery journey.
You can watch the full COD POD episode here to learn more about Kyle’s journey and the experience of bringing this pack to life:
The Call of Duty Endowment Pushing the Objective
Dan Goldenberg, a retired Navy Captain and president of The Endowment, has been featured in multiple media appearances this week, where he dove into the scope of the Endowment’s work and spread the message of how people can support its efforts.
Dan sat down with LA Times Studio, where he spoke about how the nonprofit provides veterans with support to transition back into civilian life and also find opportunities to re-enter the workforce after their service. He emphasized how the Endowment is proud to be one of the largest funders of veteran employment in the country, helping to place more than 180,000 veterans into high-quality careers since 2009.
The TBPN Podcast hosted Dan as a guest speaker on its Veterans Day episode, providing him with a broad platform to discuss the intricacies of the work the Endowment is proud to provide beyond its traditional audience base. He provided detailed insights into the Endowment’s mission and what people can do to help its cause.
You can watch the whole interview with the TBPN Podcast here:
The American Forces Network’s primary sports radio show, Sports Byline USA, recently featured the Endowment as well. The program is a national sports radio network based in the United States, reaching more than 2.5 million listeners nationally and syndicated across 500 stations serving military personnel worldwide. The Endowment's appearance provided a unique opportunity to connect directly with active-duty military personnel and inform them about the work and services the Endowment provides.
Remembering Service Beyond Veterans Day
While Veterans Day provides an important opportunity for reflection, honoring and supporting those who have served extends beyond a single day.
We are proud to honor those who have served and find new and meaningful ways to support veterans throughout the year. Thank you for your service.
For a deeper look into the Call of Duty Endowment’s efforts, check out their Veterans Day blog here to learn more.
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