November 1st, 2010
They’re off once again to the great state of North Carolina to play on one of the best games of the year…Fulda Gap! A 14 hour drive is nothing for the boys of the YD as they make their way down the eastern sea board for a great weekend of paintball (1SGT is jealous as hell, boys!)
This year, a 5 man squad of highly motivated YD are making the trip playing for our good friend Noah of The Dogs of War. Proven in 2009 as a great leader, Noah once again recruited the YD to assist him in pushing back the forces of The Warsaw Pact to attempt to secure a NATO victory. Here’s hoping Noah, The Dogs of War and The Yankee Division working together has what it takes to pull off a victory. Go Dogs! Go YD!
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July 20th, 2010
Returning for their seventh year, many members YD attended the largest paintball game in the world. ION (Invasion of Normandy), held annually at Skirmish USA in Albrightsville, PA, attracts players from all over the continent to pit the forces of Germany against the Allied Forces in this battle royal.
The Allies, this year led by General MadKow, made winning missions their main priority and defeated the Germans, led by General Goose, 106-98. It was a points game this year, to be sure, and the Allies did what they had to do to stay ahead in the points race. That being said, the Germans were relentless. They pushed the allies to their base all day and all night. It was an onslaught of epic proportions and they should be proud of that.
The YD at ION 2010
The German push wasn’t enough, however, to keep the Allies from their victory. It was a long weekend of constant missions, repelling the German horde and doing whatever it took to keep the points rolling in for the Allies.
Congratulations to our very own Captain Paul “Vector” DiNunno who was awarded with the MVP by General MadKow for his outstanding service to the Allied Forces. Congratulations also go out to the members of the YD who received promotions: Bob “Nippsy” Russell to Private E2, Brendon “Chrono” Kennedy to Private E2, Eric “Ozzy” Ossmann to Corporal, Jonathan “God” Jacobson to Sergeant and Brian “Teabag” Harvard to First Sergeant.
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February 12th, 2010
The Yankee Division Paintball Team has received the op order and is gearing up for battle! With 13 members confirmed as a “GO” for this event, the annual event in Upton, MA promises to be a hell of a game.
“We’re as ready as we can be!” said team GM Brian “Teabag” Harvard. “The games at Fox4 are always a great time. We love getting out there at one of our favorite local fields and throwing some paint with a bunch of our friends from the nearby area.”
The plan this game is to arrive early to setup their well known base camp…this time, a US Army GP Medium tent. With a 32 x16 footprint, there will be plenty of room to house the YD and anyone else that needs to get a break from the cold.
- A Frosty Roof, but a Warm Welcome at YD Base Camp
“We love having folks stop by! We offer them something to drink, a place to rest and a bite to eat.” says Joe “Woody” Walsh, master of the grill for this event. “This is the same type of hospitality that got me interested in this team at this very same event 4 years ago.”
At last year’s scenario, which was based on the 1984 movie “Red Dawn”, the YD was honored to receive the Most Valuable Team Award for it’s contributions on the field of battle. It is our hope that our presence at this years event will continue to be an asset to our commanding officers and our fellow players.
See you on the field!
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