Tri-State Special Operations Command
TSSOC Press

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TSSOC Awards and Honors


Most Valuable Player for Bravo Protection Agency - 2010 CIS: Skirmish - Skirmish USA
Most Valuable Team for Russians - 2010 Black Market Wars: Eastern Strike - Paintball Sports, NY
Most Formidable Opponent for Natives - 2010 Western Worrs - EMR Paintball Park, PA
Most Valuable Team for Natives - 2010 Western Worrs - EMR Paintball Park, PA
XO for "The Man" - 2010 Living Legends 3 - CPX Sports
Most Valuable Team for Apes - 2010 Planet of the Apes - LVP South
Most Valuable Team for US Special Forces - 2010 Spring Combat Classic - Operation Just Cause - USMA West Point, NY
Most Formidable Opponent for Russians - 2010 Stalingrad V - Skirmish USA
Most Valuable Team for Gangsters - 2010 Operation Black Eagle - Island Paintball, Hawaii
Most Valuable Team for Peasant Forces - 2009 Mask of the Red Death - Splatbrothers Paintball Park
Most Valuable Player for for US forces - 2009 War on Drugs II - Fireball Mountain
Sportsmanship Award for Allied Forces - 2009 Invasion of Normandy - Skirmish USA
Most Valuable Player for Mutants - 2009 BioWars II - Skirmish USA
Most Valuable Team for Fat Albert - 2009 Junkyard Wars II - LVP South
Most Valuable Team for Pirates - 2009 A Royal Wedding - Island Paintball, Hawaii
Most Valuable Player for Chinese - 2009 G-Force Production's The Thing - Skirmish USA
Most Valuable Team for Germans - 2008 Battle for Monte Cassino - Splatbrothers Paintball Park
XO for Allied Forces - 2008 West Point Big Game - West Point, NY
Most Valuable Player for Japanese Forces - 2008 Battle for Mt. Samat - PocoLoco Paintball
Most Valuable Team for Americans - 2008 Operation Market Garden - Splatbrothers Paintball Park
Most Valuable Player for Americans - 2008 Operation Market Garden - Splatbrothers Paintball Park
Most Valuable Team for Pirates - 2008 Castaway Island - Island Paintball, Hawaii
Most Valuable Player for Pirates - 2008 Castaway Island - Island Paintball, Hawaii
Most Valuable Team for USNC forces - 2008 Halo 3 - LVP South
General for Allied Forces - Russian Front 2007 - USANA
Most Valuable Team for US forces - 2007 Operation Cobra - Splatbrothers Paintball Park
Most Formidable Opponent for US forces - 2007 Operation Cobra - Splatbrothers Paintball Park
XO for Allied Forces - 2007 Invasion of Normandy - Skirmish USA
Most Valuable Team for Japanese Forces - 2007 Battle for Iwo Jima - PocoLoco Paintball
Most Valuable Player for Japanese Forces - 2007 Battle for Iwo Jima - PocoLoco Paintball
XO for Russian Forces - 2007 Battle for Stalingrad - Skirmish USA
Most Valuable Team for Allied Forces - 2006 Battle for Berlin - Skirmish USA
Commanding Team for Allied Forces - 2006 Invasion of Normandy - Skirmish USA
Commanding Team of Yellow Tribe - Tribal Conquest III - On Target Paintball
Most Valuable Player - 2006 Battle for Stalingrad - Skirmish USA
Commanding Team of PA Forces - 2005 NASPBL season
Most Valuable Team - 2005 NASPBL Operation Embassy Escape - PocoLoco Paintball

Media Coverage

April 2010 - PaintballX3

TSSOC mentioned and pictured in article covering Oahu Scenario's Operation Black Eagle
April 2010 - Action Pursuit Games

Tri-State member featured on full-page magazine cover
March 2010 - The Reporter

Fallout : Wasteland scenario featured in print

"It's 2277 and the remains of a once mighty civilization now lay in ruin, poisoned by radiation and inhabited by the mutations wrought in the fallout. Are you a member of the Enclave, representative of the old guard and sworn to restoring order to the land? Or is your fate intertwined with that of the Brotherhood of Steel, worshippers of technology for a better today and tomorrow?"
February 2010 - PaintballX3

Feature article covering TSSOC's scenario paintball game production and upcoming event Fallout : Wasteland scheduled for March 27 at Poco Loco Paintball
January 2010 - Catshack Reports

Article covering Tri-State Special Operations Command at the War on Drugs scenario presented by LVP South.
December 2009 - Catshack Reports

Announcement of TSSOC's sponsorship deal with scenario publication Paintball X3 Magazine
December 2009 - Facefull Jungle

Feature article for Fallout : Wasteland scenario

"In 2010, the world ends. At least it does at the Tri-State Special Operations Command's Fallout: Wasteland event."
December 2009 - 68 Caliber

Two feature articles covering TSSOC at the West Point Fall Classic and Heartbreak Ridge scenario games
November 2009 - The Ford Report

"Tri-State Special Operations Command’s Chris "Topher" Matsinger, Chris "DeathX" Crawford, and Simon "Bulldog" Nadler were on PBLive.tv, Wednesday, October 28 at 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT, to do a Q&A session about Tippmann's new X7 Phenom."
November 2009 - Facefull Jungle

Two feature articles covering TSSOC's review of the Tippmann X-7 Phenom and the upcoming 2010 scenario event - TSSOC Presents Fallout : Wasteland
November 2009 - Catshack Reports

TSSOC featured in a review of the Tippmann X7 Phenom
November 2009 - Shooting Hot Magazine

Team mentioned and pictured in another Heartbreak Ridge article
November 2009 - PaintballX3

Half-page photo of TSSOC team member featured in article covering Heartbreak Ridge Scenario
October 2009 - PBLive.tv

TSSOC featured in live webcast providing full review of the new Tippmann Phenom.
October 2009 - Tippmann.com

Tri-State Specal Operations Command members featured in Tippmann's official launch video for the all-new X-7 Phenom marker.
October 2009 - The Ford Report

Coverage of Tri-State Special Operations Command receiving the Sportsmanship Award at Skirmish's Invasion of Normandy
September 2009 - 68 Caliber

Two articles - one covering TSSOC's participation at NJNAM 2009 and a feature in article on 68 Calibur's DVD contest.

"The Tri-State Special Operations Command not only draws its players from PA, NY, NY, MD and VA, but they host games too. They will be attending an upcoming game October 24th and 25th at Paintball Sports in Plattekill and will be hosting their next game in late March of 2010. Did I mention that these guys are smart enough to thank their sponsors in public? Well, they are."
August 2009 - PaintballX3

Highlight of the TSSOC winning the Sportsmanship Award and half page photo from the 2009 Invasion of Normandy held at Skirmish USA.
July 2009 - Catshack Reports

Full team feature article covering Tri-State Special Operations Command paintball team and a great writeup of the TSSOC-produced scenario game Red Dawn, held at Poco Loco Paintball.

"Yeah, you know the movie, but did you play the game? Would the Wolverines take the day or would the hammer and sickle fly high and crush the hopes of a free nation? What did the boys at Tri-State Special Operations Command (TSSOC) have in store for us this day?"
July 2009 - PaintballX3

Half-page photo and mention of Tri-State team members from the Hawaii game.
May 2009 - Facefull Jungle

Feature article with photos covering the TSSOC at the Hawaii scenario A Royal Wedding.

"TSSOC would immediately make for the dense jungle which outlined a segment of the field, but their advance would be stopped by Goon squad. "Our team broke off immediately toward the jungle. Our team likes to stay to the woods because we want to take advantage of the camouflage and this jungle makes for excellent natural cover and concealment. We immediately tried to get as far around the enemy as we could. The Goons started to realize we were flanking them and sent a good number of people to meet us and we got into a pretty heavy engagement. They successfully halted our advance at that point. There were little battles going on all over that jungle area. We were holding the jungle, they were holding the village. They were pushing pretty hard on our CP, but they were holding to the open area, the woodsball field and the village."
March 2009 - The Reporter

Red Dawn article featured above the fold on the front page as "War Games". Cover story of Lifestyles Section as "Game On - Paintball games on target", one page an a half article with two large photos covering game details.

"The paintball scenario game Red Dawn, organized by the Tri-State Special Operations Command team, pits the invading forces of the USSR against the embattled, yet stalwart, defenders of the USA."

"Scenario has been called paintball on steroids because there's more action. It's more intense. There's running missions ... rescuing people," said Crawford."
March 2009 - 2009 Oahu Open

TSSOC members pictured in 2009 Oahu Open poster advertisement.
March 2009 - Paintball USA Magazine

Article covering Tri-State at Island Paintball's "A Royal Wedding" scenario.
March 2009 - 68 Caliber

Feature article covering TSSOC's MVT award at A Royal Wedding scenario held in Oahu, Hawaii

"For the second year in a row, Tri-State Special Operations Command was awarded the Most Valuable Team for the Pirate forces!"
February 2009 - Warpig.com

Two articles covering Tri-State's role in the Battle for Iwo Jima held at Splatbrothers Paintball Park and the team's upcoming game Red Dawn.
January 2009 - The Ford Report

Mention of Tri-State's upcoming game Red Dawn.
January 2009 - PaintballX3

Press release of TSSOC's upcoming scenario Red Dawn.
January 2009 - 68 Caliber

Feature covering Red Dawn - a scenario game produced by Tri-State Special Operations Command

November 2008 - Warpig.com

Article covering Tri-State's role and Most Valuable Team Award in the Battle of Monte Cassino at Splatbrothers Paintball Park.
November 2008 - 68 Caliber

Feature article covering TSSOC's partnership with Poco Loco Paintball as the team's new home field.

"Poco Loco will not only function as Tri-State's primary training facility, but also as a home for future events. The team looks forward to producing and hosting scenario games, charity events and more beginning in the 2009 season."
November 2008 - Action Pursuit Games

Tri-State featured in West Point article.

"TSSOC was involved on every angle of the front - from engaging positions by the river on the east to supporting the tank battles that raged in the western valley."
August 2008 - Paintball Sports Magazine

Tri-State Special Operations Command featured and pictured in article covering the 2008 West Point Big Game held at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
July 2008 - Facefull Jungle

TSSOC members pictured in article covering Castle Conquest XXV at EMR Paintball Park.
June 2008 - Warpig.com

Two articles highlighting Tri-State's participation at Castle Conquest XXV at EMR Paintball Park and featuring team's performance and awards from the Battle of Iwo Jima scenario held at Poco Loco Paintball.
June 2008 - Action Pursuit Games

Castaway Island scenario game article featuring TSSOC's role in the game and highlighting our partnership with Lapco Paintball.

"TSSOC has partnered with Lapco Paintball, shooting Lapco legendary Big Shot, two-piece Snap Shot, and the new Apex-ready Big Shot barrels."
May 2008 - Facefull Jungle Magazine

Tri-State featured and pictured in "Castaway Island" article covering the Hawaii Castaway Island scenario game.

Additional mention and photo covering TSSOC's Elite sponsorship from Special Ops Paintball. "Special Ops Paintball has chosen the Tri-State Special Operations Command as an Elite sponsored team for 2008."
April 2008 - Warpig.com

Article highlighting TSSOC's performance and awards at Operation Market Garden scenario held at Splatbrothers Paintball Park.

"For their efforts on the field, TSSOC was awarded Most Valuable Team by the American general, and TSSOC's own Elff earned Most Valuable Player honors for his leadership role."
April 2008 - Paintball Sports Magazine

TSSOC mentioned and pictured in article covering Castaway Island scenario held in Oahu, Hawaii.

"When Castaway forces were able to knock out Pirate reinsertion flags, Tri-State Spec Ops provided the last line of defense for the Pirates."
March 2008 - Action Pursuit Games

TSSOC pictured in article covering the 2007 Invasion of Normandy scenario held at Skirmish, USA.

January 2008 - 68 Caliber

Tri-State Special Operations Command's partnership with Lapco Paintball announced.

"Lapco is happy to announce our partnership with TSSOC. We searched for an elite team that represented teamwork, respect, community, and above all else, is out there to have a good time. We're positive TSSOC will represent our company well and lookout for them on the east coast in 2008!" said Paul Schinkel, Sales and Marketing Manager for Lapco."
January 2008 - Action Pursuit Games

TSSOC featured in "Scenario Secrets" covering TSSOC's CO as Allied general for Russian Front at USANA.

"Tri-State Special Operations Command took a leadership role at Russian Front last month, as TSSOC's Dino headed for the Russian generalship in October. In this dynamic big game format by USANA Paintball, scores came from holding flag stations with a ref tracking points by the minute, and from missions completed."
December 2007 - Action Pursuit Games

Tri-State Special Operations Command featured in team article "TSSOC keeps its sights on honor, integrity, tactics, and teamwork".

"Meet Tri-State Special Ops Command (TSSOC). This team's players are from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Formed in 2004, TSSOC has fundamental principles and values. They play to have fun, while emphasizing honor, integrity, tactics and teamwork."

"Teams come and go on a regular basis. The teams that will survive are the ones that aren't afraid to distinguish themselves, to affirm their strengths on the field - as well as off the field. Showing up for meetings, strong communication, joint decision-making, and an understanding of overall team ideas, are the glue to help a team survive and thrive...That's commitment, and that's what Tri-State Special Ops Command is all about."
November 2007 - Paintball Sports Magazine

TSSOC team featured in "TSSOC Takes Most Valuable Team and Most Feared Opponent at Operation Cobra!"

"At the post-game awards ceremony, American General "Mars" awarded TSSOC with the Most Valuable Team award, for our dominating presence on the field, our consistent completion of assigned missions, as well as our ferociousness in battle! German General "Farva" also honored TSSOC, with the coveted Most Formidable Opponent award. During his presentation, Farva said "What else is there to say? Y'all put the fear of god into us wherever you went!" Thank you Mars and Farva for your recognition!"

November 2007 - Paintball2xtremes Magazine

TSSOC team mentioned in "NJNAM Scenario 2007"

"For the Americans, Tri-State Special Ops Command had specific orders to engage in running troops consistently throughout the game, and supplying manpower to deliver a constant push against the VC, making good use of their collective tactical experience."

October 27, 2007 - Paintball News Magazine

Article featuring Tri-State Special Operations Command's partnership with ECX Paintball Park.

"ECX is an outstanding combination of woods and open flat land for building structures, where the sky is the limit. The facilities and player benefits make ECX a 'player's field' and a smart choice for Tri-State Special Operations Command."

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October 2007 - Facefull Jungle Magazine

Tri-State players pictured in in the article "Skirmish's New World Record" covering the 2007 Invasion of Normandy.

October 17, 2007 - Paintball News Magazine

Article featuring TSSOC's role in Operation Cobra at Splatbrothers Paintball.

"On September 15, 2007 Tri-State took part in Splatbrothers Paintball Park's "Operation Cobra: Allied Break Out" scenario in Hopewell Virginia. This marked TSSOC's first official event in Virginia and we had a fantastic game!"

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September 2007 - Paintball Sports Magazine

TSSOC team members pictured in "Pyro Production's New Jersey Nam 2007" and "Iwo Jima: The Battle for Mount Suribachi".

September 2007 - Action Pursuit Games

Tri-State Special Operations Command pictured and highlighted in "Frozen! Stalingrad 2007".

"Picking my way across the ice, I linked up with Tri-State Special Operations Command...More hard-core scenario players are hard to find. Tri-State brought their applicants along, challenging the wannabe team members to hold their own and learn the ropes under duress. At the leading edge of a shifting front, they launched Atomic Ordnance paintgrenades one after another into the bare tree canopy, reaching downrange toward the Germans."

July 2007 - Recon Magazine

TSSOC mentioned in article covering Castle Conquest XXIII at EMR Paintball Park.

"Members of the SpecOps factory team, including team captain Brian 'MOATI' Russel, helped out the attackers on Wall 2, joined by the newest sponsored team in the SpecOps stable, Tri-State Special Operations Command."

July 2007 - Facefull Jungle Magazine

TSSOC members pictured in article covering the Castle Conquest XXIII at EMR Paintball.

June 2007 - Facefull Jungle Magazine

Tri-State Special Operations Command mentioned in "Seizing Stalingrad," an article covering the 2007 Battle of Stalingrad at Skirmish USA.

September 2006 - Paintball Sports Magazine

Article covering ION 2006 at Skirmish USA. "Tri-State Special Operations Command, a team that has made quite an impression at several games this season, shared the Allied MVT award with the Dirty Dozen. 'They were everywhere,' Wood Said, of TSSOC, 'motivating players, screaming, shooting...'"

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August 2006 - Action Pursuit Games

Article on ION 2006 and featuring TSSOC C.O. BigDino receiving the Allied Most Valuable Team award.

June 2006 - Paintball Sports Magazine

Article covering Stalingrad 2006 at Skirmish USA. "Tri-State Special Operations Command, XO Dino DiNardo receives MVP"

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March 2006 - Blachole.com

Video Coverage of TSSOC at Tribal Conquest III.

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July 2005 - Paintball.com

Article covering NASPBL game Operation Strike Back. TSSOC plays North American Scenario Paintball League premiere season.

"June 18th marked the third scenario in the North American Scenario Paintball League (NASPBL) founding season Operation Strike Back. The battle was a road game for both the Southern New England Minutemen (SNE) lead by Major Chris 'ENCARMINE' Nadu VS the Pennsylvania Liberators (PA) lead by Major James 'BIGDINO' DiNardo of Tri-State Special Operations Command."

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