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Updated · Verge Magazine · May 11
Call of Duty Launches C.O.D.E. Pack Backing 169,000 Veteran Job Placements
Updated
Updated · Verge Magazine · May 11

Call of Duty Launches C.O.D.E. Pack Backing 169,000 Veteran Job Placements

6 articles · Updated · Verge Magazine · May 11
  • 100% of Activision’s net proceeds from the new C.O.D.E. Navigator Tracer Pack will go to the Call of Duty Endowment during Military Appreciation Month, excluding VAT and sales tax.
  • The campaign also includes the C.O.D.E. Navigator Challenge, running from May 8 to May 21, letting players unlock in-game rewards while promoting veteran employment through gameplay.
  • Chris Cassidy — a retired U.S. Navy SEAL and former NASA astronaut — helped inspire and develop the pack’s design and story around post-service career transition.
  • The Endowment has already placed more than 169,000 veterans into jobs in the US and UK, and Call of Duty is extending the push through social media, creator livestreams and in-game messaging.
Beyond in-game items, what does the future of corporate-led support for military veterans actually look like?
As gaming communities grow, how are they helping veterans rebuild a vital sense of belonging after service?
How is AI technology now translating elite military skills into high-demand civilian jobs for veterans?