US Air Force partners with esports org Dignitas

ByDavid Coulson Hours
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Last Updated on: 19th July 2021, 03:45 pm

Many of us have spent hundreds of hours pretending to be members of the US military as we battle our way through games such as Call Of Duty and Battlefield, but now the US Air Force is looking to get into the gaming industry as they partner with a top CS:GO esports organization.

Who Are Dignitas?

Dignitas are an esports organisation founded in 2003, focusing on games such as FIFA, Battlefield 2, and Counter-Strike 1.6.

Dignitas Esports Team
Credit: Dignitas

In recent years they were acquired by the Philadelphia basketball team the 76ers, with the organisation now focusing on games such as CS:GO, League Of Legends, Rocket League, and Valorant.

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It was announced today that the esports org will be partnering with the US Air Force, to collaborate on competitive broadcast events, digital experiences among other things.

The goal of the partnership will be to highlight the technological aspects and opportunities within the U.S. Air Force to curate unique content experiences with talent.

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The organizations will create and host an online broadcast esports event to be held in the later half of the 2021 calendar year, continuing the success of the co-branded Dignitas and U.S. Air Force 2020 ‘Wingman Series’ Counter Strike: Global Offensive Tournament. 

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Given the orgs’ commitment to supporting and empowering female gamers, the esports organization will showcase and honor the personal and professional stories of active and reserve U.S. Air Force servicewomen across the country, via digital features on social media platforms and websites. 

In a press release, Dignitas announced this unique partnership saying,

“Dignitas is proud to work alongside one of the most technologically advanced and career-enabling brands in the world”, said John Spiher, VP of Partnerships for Dignitas. “Reflective of the Dignitas fanbase, our roster of pro players and creators are highly analytical, dedicated, goal-oriented, and driven by precision – traits shared by U.S Air Force’s active and reservist servicemen and women. We look forward to highlighting exciting and meaningful integrations alongside the Air Force.”