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Veteran NewsOctober 30, 2026

Free Valor Pack offered to Veterans by USAA and Call of Duty Endowment

USAA has partnered with the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) to offer service members and Veterans a free Call of Duty Endowment Valor Pack. The giveaway marks the launch of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4" and Season 1 of "Call of Duty: Warzone." It is an in-game cosmetic offer, not a VA benefit, and it appears in a VA guest-post space for Veterans.

The pack was created in collaboration with Marine Corps Veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter, and it is inspired by his courage, sacrifice and resilience. Players will find details drawn from his military service, including his personal mottos on in-game weapons and other elements that honor his story. The pack is meant as a tribute as much as a game item.

On eligibility and how to claim, the source is fairly brief. Eligible service members and Veterans can claim a free pack, provided by USAA, through the Call of Duty Endowment while supplies last. Participants are redirected to an XNow account sign-in page to claim it. Quantities are limited, and the source points readers to the official rules for the full terms. It does not spell out eligibility by disability rating, state, or dependent status, so nothing beyond "eligible service members and Veterans" should be assumed.

The pack can also be purchased in "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4" and Season 1 of "Call of Duty: Warzone." Activision will donate 100% of its net proceeds from those sales, excluding value-added and sales taxes, to the Call of Duty Endowment. That means a Veteran who prefers to buy the pack, or who misses the free supply, still directs money toward the cause.

The Endowment itself is the more substantial part of the story. It helps Veterans find high-quality careers by funding organizations that prepare them for the job market and by raising awareness of the value Veterans bring to the workplace. The source says over 180,000 Veterans have been placed since 2009. It describes a performance-driven approach to funding, with grantees held to quality and cost-efficiency standards measured quarterly, and says that as of 2026 the average cost to place a Veteran in a job is $686.

For disabled Veterans, the free pack is a small gesture, but the employment mission behind it can matter. Many Veterans with service-connected conditions look for work that fits their abilities, whether alongside compensation or as they move toward a new career. Employment support sits next to VA disability compensation, health care, and education benefits as part of the broader picture, and it is often the least-used piece. The source also notes that VA's Veteran-focused employment network, VRCN, shares monthly career, education, and training resources for Veterans and military families.

The source includes standard cautions that are worth taking seriously. VA does not endorse non-VA products or services, and Veterans should verify details with the organization offering the program. If you want the pack, go to the official rules first, confirm that you qualify, and be careful about where you enter account credentials. Only sign in through the page reached from the official Call of Duty Endowment channel, and never share sensitive personal or health information in comment sections or on unfamiliar sites.

If you are job hunting, treat this as a reminder to look past the game item. Talk with your Veterans Service Organization or a VA employment counselor about career resources, and ask about programs that account for your service-connected conditions. For help with VA benefits generally, Ask VA or the number 1-800-698-2411 remains the official starting point.

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