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Post by OMEGO on Mar 11, 2014 20:09:56 GMT -5
Harris Field Information & Waiver linked HERERoll Call SignupAllies linked HEREGermany linked HERESemi-Auto OnlyFull automatic and burst mode firing are prohibited at this event. Only one BB is to be projected with each pull of the trigger. However, we’re making an exception to this rule for airsoft guns that shoot less than 350 feet per second using 0.25 gram BBs (1.423 joules) and are replicas of guns that were designed to fire in full-auto during World War II such as a Beretta Modello 38, Breda M37, Browning, FG 42, M3 grease gun, MG 34, MG 42, MP 40, Nambu Type 100, PPD-40, PPSh-41, STEN, Sterling submachine gun, StG 44, Thompson submachine gun, or ZB vzor 26. If you own a replica that you feel should be added to this list, please contact me. One Hit = EliminationIf you, your gun, anything you’re holding, or anything worn on your body are struck by a BB, a boffer, or a stealth-hit (knife-kill), then you’re immediately considered to be eliminated from play. Hit AcknowledgementAfter being hit, you’re expected to loudly call out "Hit, hit, hit!" as you pull out and wave your red rag a couple times and place it on your head. You want your attacker to know that she/he hit you so that you will no longer be targeted for more hits. Close-range hits don’t require such loud acknowledgements. Stealth-hits are to be acknowledged silently by simply donning the red rag without saying “hit” or anything else. Theatrical casualties are encouraged because they add to the immersion. RestrictionsYou may not shoot at or attempt to eliminate anyone else while you’re in an eliminated state. You may not communicate with live players or use radios other than to announce that you’ve been eliminated or to ask for directions to the nearest friendly respawn pole. However, you may speak to other eliminated players about anything as long as it’s spoken quietly enough to where no live players will overhear the conversation. Also, you may not carry any game props such as Phase 1 flags or Phase 2 objects. Respawn PoleAfter donning your red rag, you must exit any structures that you’re in and go to one of your faction’s respawn poles. There are no bleed-out times or delays. Avoid walking near enemies and their control sites because you don’t want to be accused of cheating by performing reconnaissance as an eliminated player. Hits that you receive while eliminated don’t count and shouldn’t delay your respawn in any way. You’re back in the game as soon as you touch one of your faction’s respawn poles. Respawn poles can’t be captured by enemies and may only be moved at scripted times by authorized personnel. InvincibilityPlayers who are touching a friendly respawn pole are considered to be invincible and are, therefore, not required to call their hits as long as they maintain tactile contact with the pole. This means enemies should stay far away from their opponents' respawn poles. FRS/GMRS Radio ChannelsChannel 1 is reserved for the Allied command network. Channel 3 and each consecutive odd-numbered channel may be used by the Allies as directed by their CO. Germans may monitor the odd-numbered channels but aren’t permitted to transmit on them. Channel 2 is reserved for the German command network. Channel 4 and each consecutive even-numbered channel may be used by the Germans as directed by their CO. Allies may monitor the even-numbered channels but aren’t permitted to transmit on them. However, anyone may use channels 1 and 2 to report any real emergencies to the Primary Moderator. Channel jamming of any kind is prohibited. Opening Ceremony10:45—11:00 The Allies will be presented with seven Union Jack flags that are to be used to capture control sites during Phase 1. Eisenhower’s Order of the Day will be read to the Allies. Phase 111:00—13:00 D-Day will unleash with a concentrated firefight on the easternmost section of the field. The Germans will be dug in and own all seven of the control sites at the start. In a simulated beach landing, the Allies will push for territory. In 30-minute intervals, the control sites will be scored by the moderators, the Allied respawn pole will be advanced to a predetermined location, and the German respawn pole will be withdrawn simultaneously. You can capture a control site by throwing your enemy’s flag on the ground and replacing it with your own. Ten points will be awarded for each control site that a faction owns during the scoring times (11:30, 12:00, 12:30, and 13:00). There’s no limit to the number of times a control site can be recaptured. You’re not allowed to steal or hide your enemy’s flags. On-field Lunch Break13:00—14:00 The lunches will be distributed by each faction’s commanders at 13:15. Allied lunches will be served at South Bridge, and German lunches will be served just north of Pallet Base. Phase 214:00—16:00 Allies start at their new headquarters at South Bridge. Germans start at their HQ located just north of Pallet Base. Players will earn points for their factions by locating and delivering valuable objects on foot to their respective HQs. These objects will vary in size, weight, and point value, but each will be clearly labeled: An object must be placed beneath an HQ tent to score points. Once there, it may not be removed or stolen. Points will be awarded at 16:00. During Phase 2, players may also earn points by capturing and holding the control sites located southeast of the logger’s area, at the sharp bend in the main trail between Alpha and Gully Base, at Wolves’ Den, and at the Tents. These four control sites are captured electronically: youtu.be/-6L2NZsCeVkPlease remember to hold the toggle switch gently for 3 seconds until you hear the beep. If the green flag is raised, the digital timer after the "G" will start counting to give points to the green faction. If the tan (yellow) flag is raised, the digital timer after the "T" will start counting to give points to the tan faction. If you push the toggle switch toward the color that's already raised, it’ll just beep at you. If the device isn't working properly, please call for a game moderator. But, don't ever touch the little flags or their wires. Green is for Allies, and tan is for Germans. One point will be awarded for each minute a faction accumulates between 14:00 and 16:00. Allied respawn poles will be located at their HQ tent, the Compound, and Bravo. German respawn poles will be located at their HQ tent, Gully Base, and Alpha. No poles will be moved during Phase 2. Please tread carefully and remember that your enemies are invincible whenever they’re physically touching one of their own respawn poles. Phase 316:00—17:00 The German war machine is marching! Deutschland über alles!! Oberstleutnant Omego has been relieved of duty and replaced by Obersturmbannführer Totenkopf of the Waffen-SS: This dreaded juggernaut is invincible to conventional weapons and has the ability to destroy its enemy’s respawn poles. It can only be taken out with a combination of special weapons and the strength of an opposing juggernaut. Totenkopf will lead the entire German Zug in a brutal counteroffensive against the Allies along the main trail starting at the German HQ and ending in a furious battle at South Bridge. Allied fighters are encouraged to defend their hard-fought positions along the trail in order to slow down this menace, but they’ll ultimately need to return to their HQ at South Bridge to dig in for the final showdown! The scores will be calculated during Phase 3 and the winning faction announced promptly at endex.
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Post by brownien on Mar 11, 2014 20:25:32 GMT -5
What will be the unifor restrictions/ authenticity standards for this event?
edit: scratch that, I forgot to click the link.
How many players are expected to attend?
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Post by OMEGO on Mar 11, 2014 21:14:57 GMT -5
Hi brownien, Thank you for writing to ask. Last year, we had 62 attendees for D-Day 2013. The wet weather forecast scared a lot of people off. For this year, we decided to move it up to be our field’s first full operation of the season which always draws a larger crowd despite the weather. We had 115 attend our first op of the season in 2013 with cold weather, and we had 155 attend our first op of 2012 with beautiful weather. So, I’m guessing that we’ll have at least 80 this year with possibly a lot more. Our game rules might be different than what you’re accustomed to, but I promise that you’ll be well entertained. We keep the requirements loose so that there’ll be a decent turnout. We keep the rules simple so that everyone who doesn’t read them can get up to speed quickly. We keep the price as low as possible because we know how expensive it is just to get there. The other field volunteers and I have put a ton of thought, money, and energy into this endeavor. We’re making several new props just for this event. Here's a little peek: I’ve been a long-time enthusiast of WW2 stuff and have been obsessed with airsoft for almost four years but only recently discovered WW2AA. It would be a huge honor to see you and anyone else from this forum at D-Day 2014!
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Post by Jerry-ADK on Mar 12, 2014 10:05:33 GMT -5
Hi, I'm considering coming to your event. I was looking at the uniform requirements for the German side(which is what I would be portraying) and I noticed that tan was the preferred color. Most German authentic gear we use is green or grey green and even blue. The camouflage we use is closer to woodland with it being mostly green. While authentic allied, both Common Wealth and Us infantry and Paratroopers is more akin to tan, brown and Kacky. It seems like you got the color requirements backwards. I realize this is not a full immersion event like we try to do but that detail should be noted by the event organizers. But I will wear tan duct tape if I must.
One reason I think many of us here on this forum would want to check your event out is the possibility of generating interest among the Maine airsofters in full immersion WW2 events we hold, or to recruit for our units. Would we be allowed to set up a promo booth for WW2AA and use displays to get players more interested in authentic WW2 airsoft reenacting?
thanks,
Jerry
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Post by OMEGO on Mar 12, 2014 11:48:28 GMT -5
Hey, thank you for writing and expressing interest. Yes, we have the colors backwards. Maine’s D-Day series started about six or seven years ago—well before I got into airsoft. It’s my understanding that very few players had any authentic-looking WW2 garb back then. And, of course, most players wanted to be on the Allied faction, and most players only had green (OD or woodland). Even though, the event has improved a lot over the years, we still see a lot of the same players who want to return to the same faction and wear the same colors. Not all of our events are like this, but D-Day has a significant amount of recurrent faction-loyalty that fuels our friendly annual rivalry. Maine is still a somewhat young airsoft state, and almost all of our major ops are green versus tan. Since taking over the D-Day series, I’ve been trying to ease our player base into something more historically immersive without causing too many to feel excluded. It’s working because we see more and more WW2 loadouts each year. Your German uniform is exactly what we want. In fact all of the photos of impressions that I’ve seen on this website are amazing! WW2 garb and gear trumps all of our color requirements. If you’re dressed up like someone from The War, we would never come after you with duct tape no matter color your authentic-looking uniform is. I’ll be playing the German CO, and I won’t be wearing anything tan or brown except maybe a bread bag. I’ll be in German grey for Phases 1 & 2, then mostly black for Phase 3. We need more WW2AA folks here to show us how it’s done. You’ll get a lot of attention because Maine’s airsofters are hungry for something new and will gravitate toward players who have something they’ve never seen before. We’re somewhat sheltered here, so you’ll probably be asked a lot of questions about your clothing and equipment. You are welcome—no, you are actually strongly encouraged to set up a promotional booth at D-Day 2014. If you like, we can give you some space in the Sugar House where every player must pass through for registration. Or, you may set it up outside where our attendees can come up to talk with you without feeling rushed to get through the registration line. Please feel free to come scope it out on game day before making a decision. I didn’t discover airsoft until September of 2010, so I had just missed The Guns of Brecourt Manor in New Hampshire. I would have loved to attend that event! I still watch their videos. Thank you, Jerry, for speaking up and asking.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Mar 29, 2014 13:43:39 GMT -5
Though certainly far from the authenticiry standards WW2 airsoft endorses I think this is a great opportunity for our community to represent itself. Here locally in the Northwest we promoted our hobby by having accurately kitted out members in groups attend conventional events where our period costumes would not detract from the events theme and the folks interested migrated to our members and many ultimately joined in. In this case our correct impressions would enhance their theme (in fact no doubt influence it) toward increasingly authentic standards (which are as stated, ironically backwards).
Naturally anyone from our membership attending needs to be mindful that the rule sets, immersive standards and nature of play. (spray and pray, respawn rules, deportment and overall behaviors) will be quite different then a WW2 airsoft event and accept the fact that we would be guests of the sponsor putting on the event and I ask that you act accordingly. If you attend realizing it WILL most likely be very much a traditional airsoft game and go with the intent to just have fun as such, participation will probably be positive and WW2 airsoft (and this event) will be positively served.
Refrain from being critical once there ( or afterwards) as anyone having the courage and energy to host a large event deserves nothing but support. I hope we get decent representation at this event. It will of course be strange if a squad shows up in full on M41 Infantry uniforms and is assigned to the AXIS side while an SS or Fallsimjager crew with dot or splinter tunics fights on the allied side. It should be interesting and no doubt fun for those arriving with a supportive and open mindset.
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Post by insterburger on Mar 29, 2014 18:12:25 GMT -5
Well put, 2nd Bat.
I really, REALLY wish I could make this event, it sounds like it will be tons of fun.
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Post by Jerry-ADK on Mar 29, 2014 19:06:03 GMT -5
Unfortunately I won't be able to make this. My dad will be visiting me that weekend.
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Post by ScottCollins on Mar 29, 2014 23:27:38 GMT -5
New York is a long drive by itself so Maine I think is out of the question for us Michiganders
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Post by stuka on Mar 30, 2014 0:42:20 GMT -5
It's only a 20 hour drive from florida XD
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Post by OMEGO on Mar 30, 2014 9:59:52 GMT -5
I’ve been checking this Northeast Event board regularly since joining the WW2AA forum, and it’s always enjoyable to read your words. You folks are consistently polite, welcoming, articulate, and supportive. You have strong leaders who foster a culture of respect online with this forum and in the field as evidenced by your AARs. We need more of this brought over to mainstream airsoft. Selfishly, I wish you all lived closer to Maine because of the positive influence you would have on our events. Thank you for your continued interest and support for D-Day 2014. I believe that player quality is more important to the success of an event than player quantity; nevertheless, I’m just so darned excited that we already have over 45 players in total signed up on the roll calls ( Axis & Allies) with almost four weeks to go before startex. And, several local guys have told me that they’ve bought or plan to buy period garb/gear/guns for this and our future WW2 events. Change is slow in Maine, but it’s happening!
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Post by 2nd Bat on Mar 30, 2014 11:47:02 GMT -5
That's wonderful. We grew WW2 airsoft in the Northwest in a similar fashion starting very loosely with a themed game and then gradually tweaking the standards until Jump to Destiny had well over 100 players with impressions comparable to a reenactor event and nearly a dozen authentic vehicles. I hope you have a truly successful event. Keep us posted.
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on Mar 31, 2014 7:44:34 GMT -5
I'll speak with my guys to see if they are interested in attending. The FPS limit rules are much different from ours to we will have to probably only bring the MP40's. I'd love to field K98's but ours all shoot 450ish
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Post by 2nd Bat on Mar 31, 2014 9:42:19 GMT -5
I really like the emphasis on semi auto fire while rewarding those bringing WW2 era guns. To all considering going, note the FPS limit is for .25 BBs not the usual .20. Standard. (i like that as well since .25s are far more effective for outdoor play.)
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Post by OMEGO on Mar 31, 2014 10:52:15 GMT -5
Yes, our 400 FPS limit is measured using a 0.25-gram BB. Assuming that your K98 is shooting 450 FPS with 0.20-gram BBs, it will probably shoot at about 402 FPS using 0.25-gram BBs which is much closer to passing our chronographic testing. Of course, there are other variables such as whether it’s a gas-powered gun that might be more susceptible to atmospheric temperature and energy creep with heavier BBs. Since players are welcome to use BBs of any mass from 0.12 to 0.66 grams, our true field limit is 1.858 joules which is an amount of kinetic energy that we measure within a few inches of where the BB exits the barrel. Instead of posting our field limit is 1.858 J, we present it as 400fps with .25s because it’s easier to understand. I hope this helps. If I actually get any trigger time, I’ll be running my sad little AGM MP40 that’ll probably destroy itself internally before the end of the day. Oh well, at least I’ll look cool with it.
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on Mar 31, 2014 13:14:50 GMT -5
Yes, our 400 FPS limit is measured using a 0.25-gram BB. Assuming that your K98 is shooting 450 FPS with 0.20-gram BBs, it will probably shoot at about 402 FPS using 0.25-gram BBs which is much closer to passing our chronographic testing. Of course, there are other variables such as whether it’s a gas-powered gun that might be more susceptible to atmospheric temperature and energy creep with heavier BBs. Since players are welcome to use BBs of any mass from 0.12 to 0.66 grams, our true field limit is 1.858 joules which is an amount of kinetic energy that we measure within a few inches of where the BB exits the barrel. Instead of posting our field limit is 1.858 J, we present it as 400fps with .25s because it’s easier to understand. I hope this helps. If I actually get any trigger time, I’ll be running my sad little AGM MP40 that’ll probably destroy itself internally before the end of the day. Oh well, at least I’ll look cool with it. Awesome, some of our K98's will be fine then! BTW... Trying to put a squad together to go... UPDATE: 04/01/2014I have three that confirmed they are going. Myself Joshua Yance We are also looking to Car pool and share a hotel room with anyone else that wants to go to the event with a German impression. Our goal is to get an entire squad of 9 together.
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on Apr 1, 2014 7:16:24 GMT -5
Updated Last Post. Sorry Double Post.
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Post by snipahz on Apr 1, 2014 9:17:22 GMT -5
If any of you guys need somebody to assist you in learning some names, faces, and places around the field, let me know! I am a regular there, and have played for the last two D-Day events. I'm not all that great with directions outside the field though, but I can name some food places in the nearby area if any of you would like that. Just let me know, and I can also snag some menus for ordering food.
I can also help set up the booth for you guys, but assisting to set the field up will take first priority for it, and I should be there pretty early. Again, if any of your group needs assistance, just let me know and I will do my best to assist and ensure that you guys enjoy your day!
Edit to respond to Omego without cluttering the thread: I'm happy to do it, not only does it give me something to do other than sit around, it allows me to show others our fine field and everything we have to offer. It's a win-win, they learn stuff about us, and I can ask questions to get to know them better.
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Post by OMEGO on Apr 1, 2014 9:41:11 GMT -5
Snipahz, you're awesome!! Thank you for coming on here and reaching out to these fine folks. We're all very excited to see a WW2AA presence in Maine!
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on Apr 1, 2014 14:47:42 GMT -5
So I spoke with Gordak and he is alright with me representing the WW2AA (NE) / New England at this event. I will setup a table with some documentation and possibly a laptop with a slide show showing pictures from 2007 to events my unit has been to, to date. If anyone has pictures of events that are digital dating back before the New York Battle of the Budge event in Amsterdam in 2007; that would be really cool!
That brings me to ask a question. Will there be any electricity outlets anywhere nearby to charge the laptop? If not I have a car charger but it would mean not being able to continuously play the slideshow all day. Thanks!
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Post by piper318 on Apr 1, 2014 17:36:28 GMT -5
Hello everyone, it's piper318 here in New Hampshire coming out of hibernation from a long winter I would like to thank OMEGO for personally inviting me to this air soft event my son and I will be attending and I will also bring my WW2AA air soft display and show board to promote world war two air soft to the Maine air soft community. I am glad the German side will be represented by Obergefreiter Raimund those are great guys from New York and I'd also like to encourage all the old timers who may be hadn't been to a game in a while to come out if they can make it so we can keep the momentum for world war two air soft going. I know this may be a long drive for those in the New York City area and also for the guys in Virginia who I haven't seen in a little while what if you can make it that would be great. I will be in contact with some of the promoters to see what games are planned for this year I am considering doing another game here in New Hampshire but I will promote that a different time. Hope to see many of you there and we will get this season off to a great start. Signed mark
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Post by snipahz on Apr 1, 2014 20:12:17 GMT -5
That brings me to ask a question. Will there be any electricity outlets anywhere nearby to charge the laptop? If not I have a car charger but it would mean not being able to continuously play the slideshow all day. Thanks! If memory serves me correctly, there should be some charging ports inside the sugarhouse that are usually used to charge AEG batteries. I'll confirm that when I get a chance, likely by this weekend.[/quote]
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Post by 2nd Bat on Apr 2, 2014 9:27:04 GMT -5
It will be great to have WW2 airsoft present at this event and I know if the Obergreifeiter and Piper are there (along with others) we will be well represented.
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on Apr 2, 2014 10:52:48 GMT -5
It will be great to have WW2 airsoft present at this event and I know if the Obergreifeiter and Piper are there (along with others) we will be well represented. I and I'm sure Piper appreciate the vote of confidence. I sent Piper a private message. I hope he and I can coordinate our efforts! Anyone else that is a WW2AA member and who has some ideas... shoot me a Private Message and I will be happy to work with you in any way I can to represent! So far I'm planning having a slideshow with photo albums in continuous loop from events dating as far back as 2007 and maybe even to 2005. I also have a WW2AA (NE) New England Flyer that talks about what we as a group here in this region are about as it falls under the WW2AA. As far as hardware to show off. Some help from the yanks would be welcome. Otherwise the 1st FJ have a good showcase of airsoft guns.
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Post by brownien on Apr 2, 2014 12:09:39 GMT -5
I have plenty of US uniforms, gear, and weaponry I can bring up, but as I am falling in with the 1st FJ for this one, I don't have any bodies to fill my uniforms with! Either way, I can bring up some of my US stuff to showcase
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on Apr 2, 2014 12:38:36 GMT -5
I have plenty of US uniforms, gear, and weaponry I can bring up, but as I am falling in with the 1st FJ for this one, I don't have any bodies to fill my uniforms with! Either way, I can bring up some of my US stuff to showcase That would be great! I have a 3.5foot by 8foot folding table that I'm going to bring. I also have a collapsible coat rack with four or exit posts that we can hang stuff up on. In fact, I think I might have two... ok ok they are my wife's for her purse business but she won't mind if I steal them for a weekend.
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Post by snipahz on Apr 2, 2014 15:31:49 GMT -5
I have plenty of US uniforms, gear, and weaponry I can bring up, but as I am falling in with the 1st FJ for this one, I don't have any bodies to fill my uniforms with! Either way, I can bring up some of my US stuff to showcase That would be great! I have a 3.5foot by 8foot folding table that I'm going to bring. I also have a collapsible coat rack with four or exit posts that we can hang stuff up on. In fact, I think I might have two... ok ok they are my wife's for her purse business but she won't mind if I steal them for a weekend. Feel free to PM me if there is anything you need, and I'll see if I have it available to bring with me. If I've got the vehicle at the field with me, I should be able to bring a small wealth of assorted items. Small side question that I feel I shouldn't really ask, especially without knowing you lot better. Would there happen to be any spare German gear that I may be able to use? I think it would be the coolest thing to use an actual loadout for a game, instead of running around with my gear stuffed into my pockets. Thanks in advance, and I hope the question doesn't offend you. If it does, or you aren't willing to lend any of it, don't be afraid to say so. You'd be the owner, so you get the decision. Thanks for being willing to make the trip up here, guys!
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Post by brownien on Apr 2, 2014 16:28:29 GMT -5
Personally, I have plenty of US gear to loan out, if you would like, but I don't have any German kit extra.
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Post by snipahz on Apr 2, 2014 20:14:33 GMT -5
Personally, I have plenty of US gear to loan out, if you would like, but I don't have any German kit extra. I'll be running on the German side. May or may not be chilling with the officers for the most part. Depends on how stuff goes.
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Post by SfcMigs on Apr 2, 2014 20:17:22 GMT -5
Trying to see if I can make this one. Problem is I will be in Florida from the 12th to the 19th, so to go away AGAIN the very next weekend will be rough. See what I can do.
Ray, I have some pictures from the 2007 BOB event I'll email to you. In fact I have tons of pictures from mostly all of our events, so if anyone wants them, PM me your email and requests and I'll send them to you.
Migs
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