Glad to hear from Thumpy again and he has two news updates for all of us from his Thumpy's 3-D House of Airsoft blog... "Just a quick note from ThumpMaster6...yea, I'm still alive!! On announcements of Commanding Generals for this year's OPERATION FULDA GAP 2011 Airsoft mega-event in North Carolina. With more than 530 players and 15 MILLION BB's thrown last year, this year's event promises to be bigger and badder than ever before! And, there's a great back-story in the Warsaw Pact General, Vinnie Gizzarelli, who is about to begin construction on his dream house, donated to this real life hero and 'wounded warrior', who is an even bigger hero off the field, as you can see in the enclosed video link!

Event is October 14-16 at Command Decisions Wargames Center in Western NC, and we hope to see players from across the country again this year fighting over 2 days and one NIGHT Game! LINK HERE

Video links to my prior Fulda Gap Coverage:

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ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SUPREME HEADQUARTERS 
TO: Group Soviet Forces Germany
It is my great pleasure and honor to introduce to all of you our new commanding general for Fulda Gap 2011. Vinnie "Lifer" Gizzarelli from TEAM RAPTOR ONE!

Vinnie is a true American Hero, as a Wounded Warrior and veteran of GWOT, and, as you'll see in the accompanying video, he's a hero far beyond the battlefield, too:

http://triad.news14.com/content/top_stories/645464/groundbreaking-held-for-marine-s-family-free-home

Now, we hope to make 'LIFER' a "Hero of the Soviet Union", too!

It is my honor to be assisting Vinnie as XO of the soon-to-be-glorious Warsaw Pact forces, specifically in the areas of recruitment of forces and pre-battle logistics.

We bow to our predecessor, the mighty Dave 'Smirnov' Braithwaite, who has already given the WP forces for 2011 a more-than-fighting chance for victory, and also "tip the ushanka" heartily to NATO Commander Stuart 'Zen' Whitehurst for his sportsmanship during the run-up to what we all hope will be the best FULDA GAP EVER! And, special thanks to Ferg for his endorsement of Vinnie as commander for North Carolina's and America's premier airsoft event.

Following a brief period to solidify our command structure, we will be announcing commanders and major units for WP, but DO NOT WAIT to recruit your friends and comrades to join the fight. Sign Up at CDWC's site TODAY!

And, prepare to stand to the colors of the Motherland!

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Welcome Jean-Marcel Nicolai to the Cyber-Watch!

Here's the FRENCH press release, to Bloomberg Business.

And, GOOGLE TRANSLATE version of the key part of the announcement is HERE:

'Arrival of Jean-Marcel Nicolai

At the same time, Cybergun announces the arrival of Jean-Marcel Nicolai as Director of Operations and Product Development ("COO") of the video games division of the Group. After more than 10 years in the world of electronics and consulting, Jean-Marcel Nicolai discovers the exciting world of video games by joining the Atari Group. Between 2000 and 2007, he held various senior positions in Europe and then to United States, before joining Disney Interactive Studios where he will pursue the office for more than 3 years of Senior Vice President in charge of product development worldwide. The appointment of Jean-Marcel Nicolai illustrates the strategic intent of Cybergun to give birth to a true 'community of experts' in the video game development. It will perfectly complement the expertise of Frederic Chesnais, founder of Microprose-I2G.

In addition to these announcements, Jerome Marsac, President and Founder Cybergun, said: 'Cybergun aims to become a leading player in the world of video games and to strengthen the role of actors French sector. The integration of I2G-Microprose in Cybergun enhances the attractiveness of the new set and opens up new perspectives.'

Jean-Marcel's last big job announcement was HERE.

ThumpMaster6....OVER"