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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 23h

It's time again to play "Caption This!"... work of art!

#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 1d

We have four fun Halloween themed events happening this weekend!

A pair of parades kick off the weekend with the Upside Down Parade in Washington Park, Chicago and The Parents Place 8th Annual in Springfield.

On Sunday, two Trunk or Treat events take place in Carol Stream and Downtown Mansfield.

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 3d

💥GALACTIC ANNOUNCEMENT💥
We are proud to announce our official Search & Destroy Team for the Spec Operations Detachment, the Cinder Specters!

Including:

TX-5206 - Robert
TX-9293 - Thomas
TX-15251 - Liz
TX-24222 - Dan
TX-46712 - Bobby
TX-51705 - Jose
TX-60090 - Paul
TX-77751 - Bob
TX-99006 - Daniel

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 3d

💥GALACTIC ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in congratulating Pete- DZ-91254, on the approval of his Jawa for the Krayt Clan Detachment!

Jawas were a sentient species of meter-tall furry humanoids native to the Outer Rim desert world of Tatooine.

#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 4d

💥IMPERIAL ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in congratulating Paul, TB-60090, on the approval of his Scout Trooper (The Mandalorian) armor for the 501st Pathfinders Detachment.

#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert @the501stlegion.bsky.social

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 4d

💥MISSION REPORT💥
We made our appearance at 4 different events this past weekend!

*Arts in the Dark Parade
*MAW Walk - Elk Grove Village
*MAW Walk - Lincoln Park
*Degerberg Halloween Charity

Incredible work troopers!

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 7d

We're detecting another game of "Caption This!"...these readings are off the charts!

#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood

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Sith Lord Detachment @sithlorddetachment.bsky.social · 12d

Not even the Dark Lord himself is ready to face Monday.

@midwestgarrison501.bsky.social
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#BadGuysDoingGood #SithLordDetachment #501stSithLords #SLD #starwars #lucasfilm #501stlegion #501st #DarthVader

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 8d

On Saturday, The Midwest Garrison will be attending the 11th Annual Arts in the Dark Parade and be sure to find the troops in Westmont for the Trick or Treat Trail.

Sunday we will be supporting the Make A Wish Walk events at the Lincoln Park Zoo and Elk Grove Village Busse Woods.

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 9d

Even Lord Vader needs to start his day with a good old cup of joe!

🟥 SL-16019

#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #BadGuysDoingGood

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 11d

BH-60090 making sure to have enough credits to feed Grogu. All the frogs are starting to add up 👀

#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #BadGuysDoingGood @the501stlegion.bsky.social

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 12d

The Midwest Garrison made their appearances at two different troops

The Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge and the Chicagoland Buddy Walk in Bolingbrook.

If you'd like to be part of the fun, or would like to request an appearance, click the link to visit our website: midwestgarrison.com

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 13d

TI-84786, Ryan is our Trooper of the Month!

Ryan was nominated for his efforts in three different events. Ryan is a natural leader, who would man the booth, talk to many attendees informing them of our cause, and most importantly, making sure our troopers are taken care of.

501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 14d

If you love playing "Caption This!" so much, why don't you marry it!

#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood @the501stlegion.bsky.social

501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 17d

CT-52705 and TX-99006 showing support for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital this past weekend in Bloomington, Illinois!

Bad Guys Doing Good ❤️

#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 18d

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.

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 19d

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.

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 19d

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!

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 21d

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

#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 22d

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!

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The 501st Legion @the501stlegion.bsky.social · 23d

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!
#501st #StarWars #NewCRL #CRLLibrary #JoinUs #BadGuysDoingGood

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The 501st Legion @the501stlegion.bsky.social · 23d

🚨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

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 23d

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!

#BadGuysDoingGood #StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 24d

💥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!

#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion

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501st Midwest Garrison @midwestgarrison501.bsky.social · 26d

💥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.

#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion

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