Commando Games: Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force–Iraq (CJSOTF-I)

Creative Direction, Art Direction, Design and Training Programming

During the fight for Mosul under Operation Inherent Resolve, we brought special operations teams from the United States, France, Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands together in Iraq for the CJSOTF Commando Games.

I developed the concept, visual identity and training program around a series of physical challenges that gave the teams a chance to compete outside their daily operations. There was a trophy at the end, but the purpose was larger: to build camaraderie and strengthen the relationships between people working together under extraordinary pressure.

Supported by the U.S. Department of State and USSOCOM, the Games concluded with heartfelt thanks to the teams from the U.S. Ambassador.