501st Midwest Garrison

On Saturday, October 4th, members of we welcomed a visitor that came all the way from the New Zealand Outpost 42 Garrison !

TK-42067 was doing a cross country trip with his family and asked if any troopers in IL wanted to meet up.

Our central and downstate squad did 3 events the same day Supporting the St. Jude Walk, the Down Syndrome Buddy Walk, and Walk for Wishes events.

We also had one of our best troopers support the Austism Hero Project during the Across the Spectrum 5K in Yorkville.

Over the weekend, the MWG attended 5 events, supporting very worthy causes.

The Elk Grove Library Comic Con and the troops ended up raising money for Lurie's Children's Hospital and Second City Canine Rescue!

Are the troops trying to tell Vader something with that bowl of mints?
Let's "Caption This"!

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We're off to a great start in October with 5 events this weekend!

-The Elk Grove Village Comic Con
-Champaign County's Down Syndrome Network Buddy Walk
-The Across the Spectrum 5k
-The St. Jude Walk
-Peoria Walk for Wishes

Hope to see you there!

This is the first place to go if you’re thinking about joining the 501st or just want to check out the costume standards. Easy to find, easy to use, and all in one place. We would be honored if you would join us!
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🚨Attention All Commands! The New CRL Website is Now Live! 🚨
We’re excited to share that the Costume Reference Library now has a brand-new home:
👉 crls.501st.com

This is YOUR sign to join the Midwest Garrison!

We are always looking for new troopers to join our growing roster of members, and you can be part of it.

Interested and wanting more information? Head over to www.501st.com to learn more!

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💥GALACTIC ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in welcoming Harold, SL-24151 into the 501st Midwest Garrison with the approval of his Darth Vader (Empire Strikes Back) for the Sith Lord Detachment.

We would he honored, if you would join us!

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💥IMPERIAL ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in congratulating Ryan, ID-84786, on the approval of his Imperial Security Bureau (Non-Saga) for the Imperial Officer Corps.

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It was another fun filled weekend with The Midwest Garrison and The 332nd Blurrg Squad!

Our troopers made it to the Cal's Angels Glow Walk event, the Midwest Toy and Comicfest and the Shorewood National Afternoon out for the garrison's 5th time supporting this event!

Great job troopers!

💥IMPERIAL ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in congratulating Ryan, TI-84786, on the approval of his TIE Pilot: Original Trilogy for the Jolly Roger Squadron.

#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion The 501st Legion 501st Legion Jolly Roger Squadron

Hop on, we're going to play another round of "Caption this!"

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The Midwest Garrison and The 332nd Blurrg Squad are out and about this weekend with three events!

Come on out and meet the troops!

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💥IMPERIAL ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in congratulating Kate, ID-66784, on the approval of her Imperial Security Bureau (Non-Saga) for the Imperial Officer Corps.

#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion The 501st Legion Imperial Officer Corps

Please join us in congratulating Dan, TA-24222, on the approval of his AT-AT Commander for the Armored Cavalry Detachment!

"In AT-AT walkers, they were positioned behind the pilots inside the cockpit, where they manned the walker's targeting scope and issued orders to the drivers."

💥IMPERIAL ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in congratulating Bob on the approval of his Shadow Scout.

"Shadow Scouts were one of the earliest units of Imperial Stormtrooper created after the fall of the Galactic Republic, being established as a new branch of the new Imperial Army as early as 19 BBY."

What a weekend!
The Midwest Garrison and The 332nd Blurrg Squad were deployed to SIX events over the weekend, and lots of memories and fun times were had! We hope you were able to meet the troops!

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Walk this way to play another game of "Caption This"!

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WOW is it going to be a busy weekend!

The Midwest Garrison and The 332nd Blurrg Squad are heading to SIX events over the weekend!

Here's hoping you can see the troops at one of them!

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💥IMPERIAL ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in congratulating Paul, ST-76884, on the approval of his Shoretrooper Captain for the 501st Pathfinders Detachment!

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The Emperor receives an update from his most cunning Grand Admiral.

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Please join us in welcoming TX-99006, into the 501st Midwest Garrison, with the approval of his Shadow Scout for the 501st SpecOps Detachment.

"Shadow scout troopers, were a variant of shadow trooper that were part of the Galactic Empire's special forces."

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💥MISSION REPORT💥
On Saturday, our 332nd Blurrg Squad attended the Morton, IL, Pumpkin Fest Parade alongside our sister groups, Nar-Shaddaa Base and Nexu Clan!

Happy Fall Season 🍂

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Gather 'round everyone! It's time again to play "Caption this!"

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Members of The 332nd Blurrg Squad will be representing the Midwest Garrison this Saturday for the annual Morton Pumpkin Festival Parade!

Come on out and see the troops!

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Please join us in congratulating DZ-66784, Kate, on being the our August Trooper of the Month!

Kate was nominated for her incredible work in bringing to life the Jawa Trading Post at FanExpo Chicago this year. This locale at our booth was a huge success for both our troops and the attendees!

💥ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in welcoming Amy, ID-18903, into the 501st Midwest Garrison and Imperial Officer Corps!

Dedra Meero was born on Coruscant and served as a lieutenant and supervisor on the board of the Galactic Empire's Imperial Security Bureau.

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💥IMPERIAL ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in congratulating Tyler, ID-75127, on the approval of his Imperial Military Officer (Non-Saga) for the Imperial Officer Corps.

Officer, you're being hailed by Lord Vader on the situation on Scarif. How will you respond!?

Over the weekend, The Midwest Garrison attended the Hope for Warriors Fundraiser in Woodstock, IL, The Gabe's Gift 5k/1-mile Fun Run in Moline, IL, and the fantastic Misericordia Family Fun Fest for a day full of awesome memories!

We hope you got to come out and see us at one of these events!