After Action Report - September 2012 Illinois Muster

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Thirteen troops of the Divisions of Illinois and Wisconsin were all that remained of a patrol searching for the perpetrators of continued attacks on the settlement of Winnebago, Illinois. Facing extremely long odds, the brave troopers of this command were trapped behind enemy lines, low on ammunition and supplies, and desperately needing to return to Fort Sackett. Fortunately all thirteen were skilled marksmen and snipers. <br />
The body count after the battle was 845 enemy combatants killed by gunfire, thirteen killed by saber, and thirteen killed by bayonet. The patrol only suffered one wounded (played convincingly by a dummy) and through the brave efforts of all thirteen members of the patrol he was able to return to the fort. He is recuperated enough to complain about his handling by certain members of the patrol. <br />
Hardtack privately supplied by Captain Wyatt sustained the patrol during the fight. Several troopers stated that motivation to get back to the fort was the noon mess prepared by Mess Sgt. Mrs. Shamrock and assisted by Mess Cpl. Shamrock Kid Two.<br />
Thirteen shooters participated in the September 2012 Illinois State GAF Muster. Results as follows:<br />
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Scout <br />
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1. Michael F. Desider - Kid Mike<br />
2. Tim Ewald - Twitch Tumbleweed <br />
3. Dave Punzel - Ninety Seven<br />
4. John Clint - Johnny Popper<br />
5. Don Long - Msgt. S. H. Long GAF #700<br />
6. Michael L. Desider - Chicago Outlaw Sider<br />
7. Ray Unrine Jr. - Capt. Wyatt<br />
8. Keith Leoni - Sierra Leoni<br />
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Milspec -Single Shot<br />
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1. Doug Strong - Sgt G. W. Strong GAF #774<br />
2. Jim Zinkel - I. M. Portly<br />
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Staff Officer<br />
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1. Pat Gannon - LtC. Shamrock Gannon GAF #447<br />
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Buffalo Scout<br />
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1. John Saffron - Trooper Johnny McCrae GAF #644<br />
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Cadet & Milspec Repeater <br />
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1. Charles Strong - Moose Wrangler GAF #781<br />
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After noon mess five members of the patrol were mysteriously transported to the Expansion Era and participated in a Wild Bunch style side match. Results as follows:<br />
1. Jim Zinkel - I. M. Portly<br />
2. Pat Gannon - LtC. Shamrock Gannon GAF #447<br />
3. Doug Strong - Sgt G. W. Strong GAF #774<br />
4. Charles Strong - Moose Wrangler GAF #781<br />
5. John Saffron - Trooper Johnny McCrae GAF #644<br />
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Regards,<br />
Bvt. Lt. Col. Pat "Shamrock" Gannon GAF# 447<br />
Commanding, Division of Illinois

Push the Button Wyatt

All I can say about the the GAF Muster is, if you haven't ever particpated you owe it to yourself to do it.You will have the fun of your life.Where else can one jab some one with a bayonet or slash the bad guy with a saber.A big thanks to the LtC Col and Mess staff .Look forward to next year. Capt. Wyatt

Twitch

Massively enjoyable is an understatement!