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Riley soldier, 60, oldest to die in Iraq

PHOENIX — The oldest soldier to be killed in Iraq fought in Vietnam and decided to re-enlist at nearly 60 years old after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the death of his wife, according to his brother.

Army Maj. Steven Hutchison, 60, was killed Sunday in Iraq after a homemade bomb went off near his vehicle in Al Farr, according to the Department of Defense.

Richard Hutchison of Scottsdale told The Associated Press that his older brother wanted to re-enlist immediately after the 9/11 attacks, but that his wife Candy didn’t want him to.

But when Candy died of breast cancer, “a part of him died,” so he signed up again in July 2007, according to his brother and the Army.

“He was very devoted to the service and to his country,” Richard Hutchison said. “For somebody to go back into the military at 60 years old, obviously I didn’t want him to do it, but he had a mind of his own and that’s what he wanted to do. He’s been a soldier his whole life.”

He said his brother never explained why he wanted to re-enlist, but that “I’m guessing it had something to do with them coming into our country and killing our people.”

“He wanted to go back in,” he added. “He wanted to do his share.”

He said Steven Hutchison served in Afghanistan for a year after he re-enlisted and went to Iraq in October as a team leader of about a dozen soldiers who would train Iraqi soldiers how to fight. But, he said his brother’s mission changed and that he was working to secure Iraq’s southern border instead.

Army spokesman Lt. Col. Nathan Banks said Thursday that Hutchison was the oldest Army soldier killed in Iraq.

An Associated Press database of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan shows that Hutchison is the oldest member of any service branch killed since the wars broke out.

Richard Hutchison said Steven was a great big brother and a best friend who was always looking out for him. “He took care of me,” he said.

“I was worried about him. I didn’t want him to go [to Iraq],” he said through tears, adding that he loved his brother “so much.”

He said Steven Hutchison worked as a college professor of psychology at a couple of California universities and then worked at a private health care corporation in Arizona before he retired a few years ago.

Steven Hutchison was born in Cincinnati and raised in Long Beach, Calif. He has a half-brother and half-sister living in Michigan. Steven Hutchison married four times, and was married to Candy for 10 years before she died. He had no children.

Richard Hutchison said his brother will be buried next to Candy in Scottsdale, and that a funeral is tentatively planned for Tuesday.

Hutchison was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, at Fort Riley, Kan.

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Thomas Giruc’s HALO-based scenario game kicks off tomorrow at the Warpaint International paintball facility.  The event has been created to benefit HANS - the Help Autism Now Society.

Thomas was inspired to host the event by his friend Jason Lee, who’s younger brother is autistic and who’s parents run the HANS organization.

(image from StatesmanJournal - Thomas Giruc at Warpaint facility)

Thomas plays and helps out at Dan Bonebrake’s Warpaint field facility; Dan - a long time presence in the sport - remarked that it is gratifying to see what Thomas is doing with his love for the game;  while most other players Thomas’s age are begging for paintball guns, Thomas is organizing games for charity.

The event has caught the eye of at least one local newspaper - the StatesmanJournal, which offers some more in-depth cover of the up-coming event.

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When 68Caliber established the ‘Family Paintball’ logo and concept, THIS is exactly the kind of thing we had in mind.  We applaud Thomas for his efforts in demonstrating that paintball can be used to raise awareness of all kinds of charitable causes, we applaud Dan Bonebrake of Warpaint International for getting behind it and supporting Thomas’ efforts, we applaud HANS for their efforts and willingness to embrace paintball and we applaud the StatesmanJournal for covering the event in a responsible manner.

Even if you will not be attending the game, 68Caliber is positive that either Warpaint or HANS will be more than willing to accept donations for their cause if you wish to make one.

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With only three weeks left between now and the second USPL event of the season, held at Pev's Paintball in Virginia, the league's website shows zero paid teams in D-3, Five-Man, D-3, Seven-Man, D-2, Seven-Man and D-1, Seven-Man. The only teams that have paid entry fees so far are eight of the Pro teams. On the other side of the pro/am tournament world the PSP has not announced its World Cup dates, nor the much talked-about PSP Regional series dates. Down a level the CFOA, which routinely drew 100-plus teams last year, is not drawing half that in '09. What's going on?

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Another “stab” at the paintball horror genre, “Paintball” (The Movie) drops 8 thrill seeking strangers in a game worth winning- survival. When the bullets start flying instead of paintballs, all hell breaks loose. The movie was screened this weekend at the Tribeca film festival, with reviews seeming somewhat positive by non-industry folk who saw the movie. The film places an adrenaline induced society in front of the mirror for a startling look at culture and survival in general. Additional screenings will be taking place throughout the week. Coming to a Theater Near You

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Sewell, NJ, April 20, 2009. KEE Action Sports LLC.- BT Paintball has joined The Ultimate Woodsball League (UWL) as a premier sponsor with the paintball action starting at SC Village in Corona, California from April 25-26, 2009.

In this unique format, teams will face off on some of the longest-standing, best-known paintball fields in the United States to crown champions in the Open and Skills divisions. The tour will have extensive media coverage and plenty of old school paintball.

“We are proud to support these grassroots woodsball events and look forward to working with the UWL throughout the 2009 season. At the events, BT will sponsor the Ranger position in the Skills division, putting our BT markers at the forefront of competitive play,” says Jason A. Taitano, Vice-President of Marketing at KEE Action Sports, LLC.

The tour events feature an all-encompassing rulebook that allows for players with any type of paintball gun to compete on a level playing field. The unique format will enable teams to create strategies for capturing each objective, rather than simply forcing the opposing teams to slug it out over a single, mid-field objective. For a complete field map along with rules and more information on the Ultimate Woodsball League, visit the league’s official website at www.PlayUWL.com.

KEE Action Sports LLC is the worldwide leader in the manufacturing and distribution of paintball sporting goods and the exclusive source for RPS®, Empire®, Invert™, Invert™  MINI™, BT Paintball™, Diablo™, Halo® and Extreme Rage™ brand products.  For more information on KEE Action Sports, LLC products, visit www.keeactionsports.com

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KEE Action Sports Joins the US Paintball League

Huntington Beach, CA.  April 22, 2009 - KEE Action Sports has signed on as a Paint Sponsor for the remainder of the US Paintball League’s 2009 season.  Teams will be able to purchase paint direct from the manufacturer beginning at the DC Challenge held at Pev’s Paintball Park May 15 – 17, 2009.

For paint pricing or to place pre-orders, please contact Nina Walsh of KEE Action Sports at (800) 724-6822.

Nearly $50,000 in cash prizes is up for grabs as well as points for both the Eastern Conference and the National Series!  Be sure to sign your team up for the DC Challenge soon as the first price hike is only one week away!  Registration for the May 15th – 17th event is now open at www.uspaintballleague.com.

For more information on the event, please visit the “Event” section at www.uspaintballleague.com or email info@uspaintballleague.com today!

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Tippmann Sports is pleased to announce that we have surpassed 10,000 Fans on Facebook in less than three months. We want to thank all our loyal fans who have joined our Facebook page. We hope you will forward this message to your friends, and encourage them to join our Tippmann Facebook page to get the latest news on new products, share in product discussions and be part of exciting new contests planned over the next few weeks.

As discussed in previous posts, you can also reach out to Tippmann in many other ways

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SMART PARTS SCENARIO TEAMS OF 09
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Smart Parts continues its support of scenario paintball with 24 Smart Corps Tactical Squads in 2009

Loyalhanna, PA - April 21, 2009 - Starting with paintball in the woods back in 1989, Smart Parts has maintained its fondness for the game's roots throughout the last 20 years. This year the company is continuing to support the players and teams that make up the scenario side of the sport through the production of customized jerseys, super-durable soft goods and top of the line electropneumatic paintball markers.

Smart Parts is eager to charge into the 2009 season with the teams who have stood the test of time and shown their unparalleled sportsmanship throughout the last several seasons. The company is also proud to welcome many new faces to the Tactical Squads. This group of teams make up a support network that spans the US, Canada and Europe, offering on-field competition and off-field technical support to other Smart Parts users.

Team 10-Shot Inc. joins the group from New York this season with Able Company Immortals from Oregon, Barney NY and Black Eagle Squadron, also from New York. Team Adrenaline out of Ontario Canada joined their countrymen Team Arctic Storm and Team Northern Gunmen. Team FUBAR out of Michigan are playing under the Smart Parts banner as are Team Mayhem from NY, Team on Target from Florida, Team Reboot from Texas, Team Spokane Shadowknights from Washington, Failure to Flatline from Ohio and Undertakers from New York. Continuing this season are Bebop, Blackhearts, Coalition, Delta Paintball, Grassy Knoll Gunmen, Reservoir Dogs, Texas Roughnecks, Voodoo and well as European scenario team, Scottish Warriors. The flagship team for the company remains in place, Smart Corps Factory with a squads out of New Jersey as well as Pennsylvania.

These teams trust Smart Parts because they know that whether they are on the speedball fields or out in the woods, performance counts in everything from jerseys and packs, to air systems, barrels and low pressure true electropneumatic markers.

Smart Parts, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of equipment and accessories for the sport of paintball. For more information visit www.SmartParts.com.

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