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The first of its kind for the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Centennial campaign launched RCAF Game Force - a recreational and competitive Esports and Gaming program. Moderate gaming can be a positive way to connect with others and create a virtual community while action games can enhance the ability to learn new cognitive tasks. RCAF Game Force tournaments provide a forum to build leadership, cooperation and resiliency. If you are up to the challenge, join us, and put your skills to the test at an upcoming event. You may just have the opportunity to earn some unique rewards.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to inspire youth and promote RCAF teamwork, belonging and resiliency through healthy levels of participation in Esports and gaming. Strive to reduce barriers to play and promote the positive impact of Esports on mental, spiritual, familial, social, financial, and physical (total wellness).


JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Join our RCAF Game Force community on our Discord page to learn more about upcoming events.


EVENT SCHEDULE

 Full program and details available on the RCAF Game Force Discord page.

RCAF Game Force is looking forward to being on-site with RCAF Attractions at the following events and festivals this year:

7-8 May

Skills Competition Canada Alberta Regionals (Edmonton, AB)

2-14 July

Calgary Stampede (Calgary, AB)

8-10 August

Abbotsford International Airshow (Vancouver, BC)

30 August - 1 September

Canadian International Airshow (Toronto, ON)

7 September

London International Airshow (London, ON)

14 September

AERO-Gatineau (Gatineau, QC)


The RCAF Game Force Call of Duty team - 2023 C.O.D.E. Bowl Champions - looked to defend their title at the 5th annual C.O.D.E. Bowl this past August 2024 in Washington, D.C. See all of the highlights here!


MEET THE RCAF GAME FORCE TEAM

RCAF Game Force proudly presents the official RCAF Esports and Gaming teams who represent Canada at international military esports and gaming events. If you’re a member of the Canadian Armed Forces community, visit our Discord page to learn more about some of these upcoming events and if you have the skills to join the team!

Current teams:

CALL OF DUTY WARZONE

Established in 2023, the RCAF Game Force Warzone team defied the odds in October 2023 by attending their first ever C.O.D.E. Bowl and brought the winning championship title north of the border! The team set three tournament records including:

  • First esports gaming championship Win for Canada, at first ever attended event
  • Only military team with a female participant
  • Team member, Aviator Ryan Mezei “GetPicked”, was awarded the C.O.D.E. Monster MVP, a title that was first introduced in 2023

In 2025, new team members, Aces and Outplayed, will be joining veteran players GetPicked and Librim at C.O.D.E. Bowl VI in Las Vegas, NV, as they compete against military allies from each of the UK and US.

  • Corporal Ryan “GetPicked” Mezei

    Corporal Ryan “GetPicked” Mezei

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    Corporal Ryan “GetPicked” Mezei

    Corporal Ryan “GetPicked” Mezei

    Corporal Ryan “GetPicked” Mezei, returns to the Call of Duty team to lead Game Force at his 3rd consecutive C.O.D.E. Bowl appearance. Recipient of the C.O.D.E. Bowl IV Monster MVP award, Cpl Mezei brings a level of competitiveness to the Game Force team that is on the radar of other attending nations. Currently a firefighter at 12 Wing Shearwater, Cpl Mezei was raised in Brampton, ON playing competitive hockey and baseball which influenced his passion for other competitive sports, including gaming. Call of Duty: Warzone being his favourite of the competitive first-person shooter game genre. Cpl Mezei continues to elevate his skills and leadership and has once again been appointed Team Captain of the Game Force Call of Duty team.
  • Corporal Brendan “Librim” Jatsura

    Corporal Brendan “Librim” Jatsura

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    Corporal Brendan “Librim” Jatsura

    Corporal Brendan “Librim” Jatsura

    Returning to the Game Force Call of Duty team for his 3rd C.O.D.E. Bowl appearance, Corporal Brendan “Librim” Jatsura is currently an Infantry soldier for the Second Royal Canadian Regiment (2 RCR) at CFB Gagetown. Cpl Jatsura serves as a LAV 6 (Light Armoured Vehicle) Crew Commander and was a part of Operation LENTUS, where he helped combat wildfires in Shelburne, NS. Raised in Brampton, ON and playing competitive sports, Cpl Jatsura has always had a passion for competitive gaming. Originating with Gears of War and Counter Strike, his preference now includes battle royales, specifically Call of Duty: Warzone. A veteran of the Game Force Call of Duty team, Cpl Jatsura’s leadership, passion and skillset complements the intended team competitiveness of Game Force on C.O.D.E. Bowl’s international stage.
  • Sergeant Andrew “Aces” Hewitt

    Sergeant Andrew “Aces” Hewitt

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    Sergeant Andrew “Aces” Hewitt

    Sergeant Andrew “Aces” Hewitt

    Sergeant Andrew “Aces” Hewitt is an Artillery soldier currently attached to 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery (2 RCHA) at CFB Petawawa as a First Support Coordination Centre Sgt (FSCC). Raised in Guelph, ON Sgt Hewitt played competitive soccer and now brings that competitive nature to gaming. He began gaming at the early age of 6yrs on his PS2 and DS Lite enjoying game titles such as Dark Souls, Mario kart, Pokémon and Ghost Recon. Sgt Hewitt was introduced to the Call of Duty franchise at the launch of Call of Duty Black Ops 2 and has been playing competitive CoD ever since. As his game of choice, Sgt Hewitt has elevated his skillset competing with friends, family and in Ranked Play; which as a result, has enabled him the opportunity to be selected and excel as a member of the Game Force Call of Duty team. This will be Sgt Hewitt’s first appearance at C.O.D.E. Bowl.
  • Corporal Brett “Outplayed” Babin

    Corporal Brett “Outplayed” Babin

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    Corporal Brett “Outplayed” Babin

    Corporal Brett “Outplayed” Babin

    Corporal Brett “Outplayed” Babin has served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for thirteen years and is currently posted to CFB Halifax. Cpl Babin spent 12 of those years as an Air Weapons Systems Technician before recently transitioning into the Cyber Operator trade, bringing his technical mindset to both his career and his gameplay. Raised in Halifax, NS, he first discovered his competitive spirit on the basketball court, playing daily as part of a local team. That same drive fueled his early passion for gaming, starting with Call of Duty 4 and continuing through every release since, with notable success in Modern Warfare 3 wager tournaments. This will be Cpl Babin’s first appearance at C.O.D.E. Bowl.

ROCKET LEAGUE

Established in 2023, the RCAF Game Force Rocket League team is here to compete. Picking up wins against world champion ScrubKilla during intramural competition and finishing barely outside the top 64 in North America, this team will be one to watch on the international scene.

SIM RACING

Are you a motorsports aficionado? The RCAF Game Force F1 team is a strong contender in the World Military Esports League showcasing some daring maneuvers and impressive lap times! Not only are they fierce competitors but this team is helping grow F1 racing by developing the rule set for competitions at WMEL.