Attendees of Ultimatum II, a Smash Ultimate Tournament hosted by Esports Stadium Arlington compete against one another in Arlington, Texas, December 27-29, 2019. The event provided an opportunity to showcase the parallels between esports competitors, and the Marine Corps: fierce competition, skill, communication and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Anthony Morales).
The United States Marine Corps has confirmed that Brendan Bialy, a current poolee in the Marine Corps Delayed Entry Program (DEP), assisted in subduing an active shooter at STEM School Highlands Ranch on May 7, 2019.
For Olympic athletes, winning a competition means more than just overcoming physical adversity. It involves having a sound mind in relation to stable mental resilience. Similar to these world-renowned athletes, some of the top performing staff non-commissioned officers and recruiters of the 8th Marine Corps District challenged themselves both mentally and physically during the “Game of Bones” offensive.
