Valor Survival Campout

Survival Training

We plan to gather to learn from F-35 Test Pilots Rob “Champ” Guyette’s and Scott “Sonny” Duncan’s recent survival experience, and engage in and learn survival training.

5 W’s and gear list are below. Pass this on to any friends/contacts you think may be interested. If you have questions, please let me know.

Who: Valor (Young men ages 10-22, their fathers, and service members).

What: Campout, Survival Training

When: 1600, 08 Dec 2023 to 1600, 09 Dec 2023. Meet at 1600 to convoy, on 08 Dec south of I-8 exit 42 at the gas station parking lot. If you want to convoy from the Foothills, meet at the Foothills Library at 1520.

Where: BMGR (Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range) Wellton, AZ

Lat/Long: 32°31'30.6"N 113°57'48.8"W (32.525165622185504, -113.96354919748913)

Why: Comradery, Character development

*All adults, remember to log in, watch the 15 minute video, and get the license to enter the range at:

https://luke.isportsman.net/

Gear List:

At least 1 gallon of water per person

Food for breakfast and lunch will be provided on Saturday. Bring any snacks you want outside these meals. The intent is to go without dinner on Friday as part of the survival training.

Sleeping bag (it will be cool... 40 degrees or so) / (no tent required, will sleep in conex boxes)

Rugged outer wear (full body coverage including hat and gloves)

1 sweatshirt / 1 pair of long pants

Sun-block / hat

Flashlight

All purpose paper (TP)

Entrenching tool

Additional optional items:

Personal Airsoft or paintball gear you already own and as many rounds as you want to shoot.

Let us know if you plan to join us!