Call of Duty Endowment is back again this year, which means players have an opportunity to help out veterans in need! But this year is a little different, as not only will you get to help the troops out, but you’ll also get to play as one.
One of the great deeds that Activision has done with Call of Duty ever since 2009 was their Call of Duty Endowment program, a non-profit foundation that has assisted US and UK veterans in finding jobs, amongst other needs. Every year, Call of Duty has offered Endowment packages for purchases, with all the funding going to charities. Since then, the program has helped 125,000 veterans find jobs, securing their future and their families.
However, this year is a bit different for players, as not only will they get the traditional perks of buying the pack, but they’ll also get a special operator skin inspired by a real-life veteran. Dubbed the Call of Duty Endowment: The Warrior Pack, details on everything included (via COD Blog) below, as well as the story behind the veteran skin.
The Warrior Pack includes:
- “Koa King” Operator Skin
- “Dethroned” SMG Weapon Blueprint
- “6-Karat Kicker” Marksman Rifle Weapon Blueprint
- “Island Styling” Vehicle Skin
- “Bone Skewer” Weapon Charm
- “Lion Pride” Animated Emblem
- “Triple Bone Trident” Weapon Sticker
- “Rolling Mane” Animated Calling Card
- 1 Hour Double Player XP Token
- 1 Hour Double Weapon XP Token
The eldest of eight, Benjamin F. was born in American Samoa, surrounded by water in the “Cradle of Polynesia,” where he learned to hunt, swim, endure the elements, and thrive. At a young age, it fell on him to provide for his siblings and protect them. It was a responsibility he accepted with courage and that yielded accountability, selflessness, and self-discipline — skills that would serve him well throughout his career as a United States Navy SEAL.
At age 10, the change of being uprooted from his island home and relocated to the Midwest provided him the opportunity to diversify, grow, and develop. His family moved a dozen times before he finished high school, forcing him to continually adapt and evolve. His performance as an athlete became social currency, his life thus far appearing tailor-made for the Teams. But the adversity of BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training) is something no amount of living can prepare one for, and a severe injury cut his experience short the first time through. With perseverance, he recovered, trained, reentered the program in a new class, and graduated.
Over his 16 years of service, he deployed to Europe, Africa, Afghanistan, and Iraq. One of his specialties was reconnaissance, where he honed his instincts and experience to ensure the safety of his fellow SEALs before they arrived on-target. During his career, he received two Bronze Stars, both with Valor; the Purple Heart; the Navy Commendation Medal; and the Navy Achievement Medal. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer.
These won’t be the only perks, however, as there is a “true Legend” event running from November 15-22, that allows you to earn free drops simply by playing and equipping the Koa King operator skin.
- “Emblematic” Sticker
- 30 Minute Double Player XP Token
- “Always Forward” Large Decal
- 45 Minute Double Weapon XP Token
- “Got Your Back” Weapon Charm
- “Stacked” Large Decal
- “Anthem” Emblem
- “Flanked” Calling Card
- 60 Minute Double Battle Pass XP Token
- “Brave Stripes” Weapon Camo
Not bad of perks, especially since it all goes to a good cause.
In some related and free “loot” news, for a limited time, now through December 1, players can earn the following items for watching Twitch players play Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. Details on how to link, as well as the rewards, are below:
Twitch Drops:
- “Zoned In” Loading Screen
- “Robo-Tactical” Weapon Charm
- “Ice Storm” Weapon Vinyl
- And a Weapon Blueprint
STEP 1: SIGN UP
- Create your Activision account and link your Battle.net, PSN, Xbox or Steam account.
- Sign up here
STEP 2: LINK YOUR ACCOUNTS
- Link your Twitch Account with Call of Duty
- Link on Twitch
STEP 3: EARN REWARDS
- Watch live on Twitch while signed in with a linked account to earn rewards.
- Twitch: After achieving the unlock requirement you must claim your drop. Open to eligible regions.
- Twitch – Claim Rewards: https://www.twitch.tv/drops/inventory
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is now available on all major platforms. Be on the look out for our full review hitting the site soon.
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