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The US Military Is Using Online Gaming to Recruit Teens

• https://outline.com by JORDAN UHL

I had just reminded viewers of the United States' history of atrocities around the globe, and helpfully provided a link to the Wikipedia page for US war crimes.

Was I undiplomatic? Sure. But if the military is going to use one of the world's most popular platforms to recruit kids, then it shouldn't be able to do so without some pushback. Right now, with the support of Twitch, gamers with the US military are spending hours with children as young as 13, trying to convince them to enlist.

The Army, Navy, and Air Force all stream on Twitch using dedicated e-sports teams. These teams are comprised of skilled gamers who compete in tournaments for cash prizes. 


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