Post by nextmayor on May 24, 2006 15:37:20 GMT -5
All:
Just got off the phone with John Lu (organizer of Lion Claws, Irene, Hac Boa, Northern Wind, Night Scorpion, and Southern Belle). John wants to continue OPNW (South West Ohio, USA), but has not been able to secure a higher profile AO for OPNW3.
He asked me to get some feel about interest in Operation: Northern Wind 3. While nothing is set in stone, John asked me to relay some ideas he's had about OPNW3 and to see what the interest level is. So here are some rough ideas that John Lu is considering.
NAME: Operation: Northern Wind 3
LOCATION:
Enon / Springfield, Ohio, USA (aka The Strikers Field) - However John Lu would like to utilize the entire field and not just the half usually used. Here's a map of the entire field.
Additionally, here are some pics of the field.
DATE:
August 2006 (Friday-Sunday)
PRICE:
Affordable (for a 3 day Lion Claws event), somewhere around $80 - $100.
AGE:
16 years of age and older. Minor waiver required for those under 18.
UNIFORMS:
Fox Company - US Woodland BDU's
Echo Company - Green Tiger Stripe
Contractors - PMC / Civilian Contractor Look
COMMANDERS:
Fox Company
Msgt. Howard "Mad Max" Mullen, US Army Ranger (Ret.)
Echo Company
Col. Paul Longgrear, US Army, Special Forces (Ret.)
Contractors
Major Tom, US Army, 1st SFOD-D, aka Delta Force (Ret.)
MISSIONS:
Not too much info on the missions and scenarios yet, but John did inform me to to expect some major changes from past OPNW's.
Like I said, John is looking to keep OPNW in Ohio, but is just trying to gauge interest based on the info provided above. A nice side benefit of attending this event, is that you would be considered a Lion Claws Veteran and qualify for early registration for the highly anticipated, OP: IRENE 4! Attending this event MIGHT make it easier for you to secure a slot at the nations premier airsoft event.
While I did not attend OPNW 1, I did attend OPNW 2. IMO, this was one of the best field games I've ever attended. The AO is one of the most challenging that I have ever had the opportunity to play on. It's got everything from mountainous hills, steep cliffs, streams, dense woods, and open fields. This AO will definite beat you up and push you to your limits. Col. Longgrear and Msgt. Mullen are also true heroes. While I do not know the Col. very well, the Msgt. is a real leader and has a great passion for airsoft.
Personally, I know that Team TAC and I will be making the road trip back down to Enon to play in another great OPNW. John Lu is just wondering if there is enough support to continue this event.
Please post your comments, questions, and concerns and we'll see what John Lu can come up with.
