The History of Apra Airsoft and its Founders
Micaiah and Matthias Becker first started playing airsoft in late 2016 when they were invited to play at a friend's house. The boys were immediately fascinated with the hobby. In December of 2018, the boys and their family moved to the Island of Guam for mission work. While on Guam, the Becker boys started hanging out with a good family friend by the name of Carson Conway. A few months after moving to the tiny island, the three boys decided to ask their parents if they could play airsoft together behind the Becker's house. The three boys drafted a contract outlining the rules and responsibility that would have to occur for them to be allowed to play. A few days later, the contract was signed by both the parents of the boys, thus allowing them to start their airsoft adventure.
At the beginning, the three boys had one spring pistol given to Matthias for his birthday. Eventually, more friends were told about the airsoft meets and more guns where bought. By 2020, the airsoft group consisted of Micaiah, Matthias, Carson, and about 9 other friends. Everyone but the Becker boys lived on a Military housing base named Apra View. This lead to the eventual naming of the group. These friends would meet weekly to play airsoft in the hot and humid jungle of Guam. The group would play for about 5 hours every Wednesday, using small spring pistols as the standard issue weapon. The Apra crew met very regularly, even meeting when Covid 19 hit in early 2020. The small group soon rose to nearly 12 consistent combatants.
In 2021, the Becker boys moved away from Guam and their small airsoft group. The rest of the military kids moved away shortly after. After returning to the states, the boys immediately continued to play airsoft, this time with their old friend and neighbor Nathan. This small group grew and grew to about the size of the previous crew on Guam. The Becker boys started buying more weapons and gear; this allowed them to invite more people into the hobby.
In late 2022, the Becker boys were once again reunited with their-long time friend Carson. Carson, who co-founded the original group, had hardly played since the depletion of the group in Guam. These three boys where able to play airsoft together one last time, this time with popular airsoft Youtuber Novritsch. Great memories were shared, but eventually the day ended and the Becker boys returned home and Carson enlisted in the Navy.
Today Apra Airsoft is a thriving ministry with about 16 players every monthly meeting. And this number continues to grow. In November of 2023, the Becker boys hosted an overnight Milsim which attracted 20 participants. These two passionate boys continue to pour into the hobby and help other younger airsofters make the memories they so cherish.
Apra Airsoft Staff Members
In November of 2024 Apra Airsoft Initiated the Staff Program. This program is designed to allow the group and community to help with Apra Airsoft's activities. Apra Airsoft's first Staff Member (Noah Brown) was sworn in on December 14th, 2024. However Apra Airsoft is still accepting new members and the help is always needed.
Micaiah Becker - Equipment Manager
Micaiah Becker (Co-founder) has been serving Apra Airsoft since the creation of the group in 2019. Since 2019, Micaiah has been a big contributing factor in the growth of the group. Micaiah specializes in the maintenance and development of the gear, weapons, and vehicles of the group. His dedication to the group insures safe, efficient, and reliant game play every time you step out on the field.
Matthias Becker - Event Coordinator
Matthias Becker (Co-founder) has been serving on staff along side his brother (Micaiah Becker) since 2019. Matthias focuses primarily on the digital and leadership aspect of the group. Matthias spends his time updating the website, coordinating events, and reaching out to new and current members of the group. Matthias's work makes sure the games run smoothly and everyone is on the same page.
Noah Brown - Staff Member
Noah Brown is the newest, but by no means the least important, staff member. Noah Brown has been playing with Apra Airsoft since early 2023. His dedication to the group and willingness to support the unit led to the creation of the Staff Member program, and the initiation of Noah as the First Apra Airsoft Staff member in December of 2024. Noah is currently honing his leadership and referee skills in order to help the group run smoothly.
Apra Airsoft Gallery
Elements of the Apra Airsoft Group on Guam 2020
Elements of the Apra Airsoft group spring 2022
Carson, Micaiah, and Matthias at Ballahack Airsoft field with Youtuber Novritsch 2022
Apra Airsoft Group December 2023
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