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Operation: Dark ThunderSaturday, August 1, 2009 at Chesapeake City, MD
Liberia, July 4, 2009 While the U.S. celebrates Independence Day, Liberia is awash in turmoil yet again. The civil war (1999 – 2003) that cost the lives of over 200,000 Liberians led to the ousting, arrest and trial of President Charles Taylor and the conviction of his son 'Chuckie' for war crimes. While the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD) enjoyed popular support (and were thankful that they weren't Tiberians), Taylor's supporters have never fully embraced the new government. The election of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (The Iron Lady) in 2005 caused even more resentment by those loyal to Taylor. Crime is rampant and the economy is in a shambles. And now, Liberia's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) has recommended barring President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and 50 other high-profile figures from public office for three decades for supporting armed groups in the country's civil wars. The time has come for revolt! With support factions of the Forces Nouvelles from Cote d'Ivoire and financial backing from Guinea's Minister of Mining, Osvaldo Mutimbe (under investigation for embezzlement and bribery by mining officials, and in hiding near Mount Wuteve), Taylor's supporters have formed the Liberians for Independence And Reorganization (LIAR)*. An assault is planned on the capital of Monrovia on August 1 that will coincide with an uprising of gangs in the city. Meanwhile, operating off the coast of Sierra Leon is the USS Mustin with 200 Marines from the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST). The FAST has just begun training the ship's VBSS (visit, board, search and seizure) teams. They are immediately dispatched by Pave Hawk helos to protect the US Embassy in Monrovia. Bad timing for LIAR........ * The name 'Movement for an Independent Liberian Federation' was rejected. Transport by 2 1/2 ton trucks, a dozen missions, smoke, special effects, tanks and lots more! Uniforms LIAR: Civilian clothing, mix 'n match. Google "Liberian Fighters" for examples. Life preservers are optional. FAST: Green based camo (MARPAT preferred) Cost: $30 ($20 online), includes:
(Online registration will end at midnight, Tuesday, July 28) Or, if you have difficulty, register by phone by calling 410-437-7492 Information you will need to have (so read it!): Biodregradable BBs are required. $15/4000 .2g or 3000 .25g (on site); $12 (online pre-order) Gates open on Saturday at 0600 hrs Our insurance policy prohibits alcohol or firearms on the property You must have 24 oz of water with you to enter the playing fields (we have 24 oz bottles for sale for $1.00). Hydropaks are recommended. Safety/rules briefing will be at 0900 hrs. An AEG will be raffled to the pre-registered players at this briefing. You must be present to win. Entry to the playing field will close at 0950 hrs for 20 minutes Game will start at 1000 hrs Saturday and end at 1600 hrs Our food vendor, MC Catering, will be there with his delicious pit beef, ham, turkey and more!
Goggles Full seal goggles rated Ansi Z87.1 or higher are required. Under 18 yrs must wear factory un-modified paintball goggles rated AnsiZ87.1. Proof of age required. We strongly recommend the use of full face protection. You can download an insurance waiver (with underage guarantee) HERE. No knives, tripwires, explosives, incendiaries or any other items that can be dangerous are permitted.
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