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HOPEWELL, VA - At 0700 hours on an unseasonably frigid Virginia morning, Tri-State Special Operations Command paintball team mustered their ranks to participate in the SplatBrothers R.A.W. series "Battle for Iwo Jima." Modeled after the legendary World War II invasion of the Pacific island of Iwo Jima, this battle promised to a particularly difficult one, for today the players would have to struggle with the biting cold of Mother Nature as well as with the ferocity of their opponents. Knowing the challenges that lay ahead of them, Tri-State's warriors fervently prepared themselves to battle the U.S. Marines and repulse them at all costs!

With the beginning battle upon them, Tri-State rushed to their objective to take a hold a position known as "The Village," while their comrades from team Assault and Battery were tasked with securing firing positions along the enemy's extreme left flank. The Imperial Japanese forces, under the command of General Nate "Farva" Postle, sought to repel the onslaught of the United States Marines, under the command of General Becky "O" O'Neil, by quickly enveloping and suppressing any attempts to break out of the area surrounding their HQ. After putting the Marine skirmishers in the village to flight, Tri-State secured the objective and took up defensive positions. Once the early points were secured, Tri-State received orders to advance into the infamous SplatBrothers Barn, the center of the field and arguably the most fought-over objective in the park. Tri-State zealously assaulted the position and eliminated the defenders as they attempted to flee back to secondary positions. Fr!
om inside the Barn, Tri-State poured heavy weapons fire into the American lines, breaking their defensive lines and allowing Japanese troops to lead an assault directly on the American HQ for the first Base Kill of the day.

Not long after the American General was eliminated, the U.S. Marines came seeking retribution by attacking the Japanese right flank in-force and eliminating their outermost defensive positions. Tri-State was called upon once again, this time to repel the American onslaught to the last man. The Japanese forces began to turn back their opponents when a well-placed bazooka round found its way to the Japanese C.P. and destroyed it. Their mission objective secured, the Marines withdrew back to defensive positions. After reestablishing themselves, the Japanese general once more ordered Tri-State into the fray. "We were on the move all day, taking objectives and holding positions for points," said Corporal Bob "Boss" Bosco, "Our maneuvering and coordination with other squads on our team was top-notch, and I was very impressed!"

Tri-State took part in the Final Battle with a difficult mission to achieve: Take and hold the flag station at the bottom of the speed ravine and raise the Japanese flag there for points. At the start of the final battle, Tri-State rushed the ravine, taking up superior positions and pouring highly accurate fire into the enemy lines. The Americans, however, held fast in the face of this ferocity, returning fire and determined to hold their positions. Despite the courageous efforts of the Imperial Japanese forces, the US Marines were able to secure enough points from the final battle to eke out a 340 to 320 point win on the slopes of Mount Suribachi, and Tri-State congratulates them on a very hard-fought win. Both sides fought with tenacity and honor, and are to be commended for their play. Tri-state had a very successful day, despite the freezing temperatures wreaking havoc with the performance of their equipment, and was able to represent themselves well in spite of the weat!
her. Tri-State had a great time in Virginia, and is eager to get back to SplatBrothers for their 2009 season!

Event photos are located here http://www.tristatespecops.com/albums/SplatIwoJima/photo1.html

Tri-State Special Operations Command next upcoming game will be A Royal Wedding produced by Oahu Scenarios www.oahuscenarios.com in Oahu, HI at Island Paintball on January 24 and 25, 2009.

Tri-State Special Operations Command (TSSOC) is a team of highly motivated military-simulation scenario and woodsball players with a common goal to help shape the sport of scenario paintball while improving our team's tactical capability. For more information, please visit http://www.tristatespecops.com