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“Practice makes perfect” is an adage the Mighty Armed Forces take to heart. This months training exercises include a few updates in the way troops do business on the special ops side of things. Using a host of complex systems that provide synchronized information on the location of friendly and hostile forces, GPS (Global Positioning Systems) have become such an integral part of troop movement, that todays soldier requires new hi-tech training on how best to map out their individual missions, gather battlefield bearings and quickly rendezvous with other unit forces.

After passing his physical fitness test as well as the pool portion, Capt. Perry our resident diving expert is excited at the chance to practice his new skills in the field. “I received a packing list, but not much else” said the Captain “I’m not sure what’s in store during this training exercise but the next 3 weeks should be some serious fun”

As military professionals, both Capt. Perry and Major Mac know that learning new operations and tactics help make them better at their jobs. Whether aiding foreign internal defenses or conducting special reconnaissance, the successful completion of the missions these men are asked to carry out start with expert training. Hooah!!

As the purple and rose-colored clouds fade into twilight, fireflies blink lazily from the dark shadows of the shore weeds to a chorus of crickets. This is most certainly Ken’s favorite part of the evening and his favorite part of camping. Peeking through his telescope across the night sky the conditions are perfect for vivid star and moon gazing.

(Listen to the sounds of Tree Crickets)

With the darkness of night falling as quickly as with the temperature, our adventurers Ken and Neil cozy up to their roaring campfire and warm sleeping bags - each of them ready for some well deserved slumber. And as day breaks, they each step outside into the brisk morning air, the birds announcing the arrival of the sun.

Ken likes his favorite hot meal of “backcountry beans” a little hotter than most. That’s why he always adds a little Tabasco sauce to the recipe. With their bellies full of tasty grub and a good night of rest behind them, it’s time to break camp and pack up the gear.

It is just plain fun to carve a small niche in the wilderness and make it your own for short while, and it’s important to also leave your campsite as clean and tidy as you found it. As Neil likes to state it simply “leave no trace”

Ken sweeps the tent floor clean and empties the cooler. Neil douses the fire and rolls up the sleeping bags. Before you know it all the camping gear is stowed away and water bottles are topped off for the days journey. Everything is ready to move onto the next adventure.

Breaking Mighty World News - Hazmat crews were called to the chemistry labs at Mighty High School early Thursday evening after hazardous gases were reportedly leaking from classroom doors. “I noticed green smoke seeping through the door cracks and immediately called the Fire Dept” said Darryl the Janitor “Luckily this all took place after school so no students or faculty needed to be evacuated”

After a thorough investigation, it was determined that a family of mischievous raccoons had climbed into the laboratory by way of air conditioning ducts and began tipping over beakers and opening cabinets in a search for food. One of those glass jars contained potassium chlorate oxidizer – a catalyst in the reaction. Three of the raccoons where found dazed and confused at the scene and were taken away to the local veterinarian hospital, where they are expected to make a full recovery.

Crews responded to the scene with extinguishing equipment on standby just in case. After investigating the substance, Capt. Flint of the Mighty Town Fire Dept. deemed it “not dangerous”; however the entire campus was inspected by a Hazmat team to ensure that other chemicals were not improperly stored.

That's the news folks, we'll report back with any further developments at the scene and bring you continued coverage from the animal hospital with health updates on those pesky critters.