How many times can these guys be involved in a World War in one month? The beginning of the November saw the Russians as part of the Axis of Evil at Fulda Gap, then the end of the month witnessed them fighting off World War II Nazis at MPP’s Stalingrad: Blood and Iron at Paintball Charleston on Nov 22-23rd. (I know! I know! it’s taken me a month to get around to this article. What can I say? I’m a busy guy!) How like art to imitate life. Can you say “Allies/Cold War/Detente”? I think you can. Now repeat it ten times. If the Russians are somewhat bi-polar when it comes to allies; their latest foes, World War II Nazis, are pretty much the universal poster children for bad manners. Read more

Your own Wingman has a few new articles out in the national magazines this month, two in Paintball.com magazine (formerly PB2X). One article, “General Mayhem“, revolves around my experiences this summer as general of the Vietnam Heat game at Wolf Creek and some pointers for future event commanders. The other article (”Big Game“) is a joint venture with Jason “foolybear” Lineberger as a tongue-in-check, point/counterpoint style debate about the G.I. Joe vs. Cobra scenario at Black River. Both are fairly humorous (in a Tom & Jerry cartoon sort of way) and writing them is my financial alternative to selling my blood down at the blood bank to raise money. You can catch them both (as well as some stuff by other guys) in the January issue of Paintball.com magazine, now in news stands.

One of the many benefits to being on a team are the social aspects of it. Team Tango Alpha is really a Party Team that just happens to play paintball, as we found out on December 13th. Metheney Consulting threw its annual Christmas get together and combined it with the Team Tango Alpha Christmas party to make for a monster bash! The party was for full team members and their significant others and included a caricature artist, a whacked out gift exchange, a poker game (Turtle hustled us!) and more food and drinks than we (even Reklis) could handle! Anybody who says there isn’t any benefit to being on a team never got a slingshot monkey as a gag gift!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We have been getting requests to know what events Team: Tango Alpha2 is scheduling for 2009. Not so much that people want to run with us, or are afraid of us, but more want to know where they can go to get a good laugh! We are nothing if not fun to watch (in an 18 Stooges kind of way!) So the squad leaders and I sat down, and over the course of many, many beers came up with the following tentative schedule based on what we know now (from what the fields have sent us). This may change as we learn more about different events (or as we sober up), but for now we have the first half of the year pretty well mapped out. If you or your team are interested in joining us for an event or practice, let us know. Read more

NC Tactical in Winston Salem is hosting Operation: White Snow on January 3rd. This is canned foods drive based around the activities of a 1980’s drug cartel. Who says these guys don’t have hearts? The canned food drive will help feed the hungry in Winston-Salem.

Let It Snow!

It is the mid 1980’s The drug lords are living the good times and pushing a big Christmas shipment but the DEA is about to put an end to all of that  (well,they are going to try) Read more

In a recent interview, Vaughn Smith announced to Tango Alpha2 that he was selling Red Fox Games (www.redfoxgames.com) near Greenville, SC. I have played at this field and it is a very cool place to  play paintball.

“I am rapidly approaching 70 and for the last 20 years PB has been my life and I want nothing more than to see the sport continue and grow. I have made so many friends over 20 years and I am now seeing the sons and daughtors of people who played here in the 90’s,” said Vaughn. “There always comes a time when we all will have to give it up and that time is almost here for me. I have resolved that 2009 will be my last year and if a buyer or lessor cannot be found then RFG will just have to close.”

So if you ever wanted your paintball field, now is the time to check it out! Attached are some data about the fields attendance, inventory etc. you may find interesting. Read more

Cuba, Paxson, Lasoya, and now foolybear?  That’s right, in an election season spirit of bi-partisanship, Pinokio hoppers reaches across the aisle to sponsor scenario paintball’s own Jason “foolybear” Lineberger.  Lineberger, the well-known woodsball enthusiast and paintball journalist, will be putting the high-performance and high-capacity loaders from Pinokio to the test.  “The reliability, durability, and efficiency of the Pinokio makes it the perfect loader for the long haul, and that’s what I need for scenario ‘ball,” Lineberger says. “Plus, with the nose attached, it transforms into the ultimate hopper for a game-ending final battle.”  Get more information or order a loader at www.pinokiohoppers.com.