http://70thexplorers.com/board/ News concerning Squad 66 a division of the 501st Legion en-us Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:23:47 GMT Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:23:47 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss bizzarForumRSS 1.0 gwm@70thexplorers.com (RSS Editor) gwm@70thexplorers.com (Garrison Webmaster) http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3363 In an inspiring act of gratitude for countless hours of costumed volunteerism, DK Publishing (responsible for the popular Star Wars "Visual Dictionary" book series) announced a $50,000 children's book donation on behalf of the 501st Legion. More than 7,000 new, full-color reference books... Fri, 7 May 2010 11:02:32 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3363 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3264 This year's Kansas City Planet Comicon held March 27-28, 2010 featured over 50 troopers from three garrisons in the Legion! It was truly an amazing unified effort to bring a good time to all of the fans attending the convention. The Star Wars guests at this year's convention included Honorary 501st... Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:18:39 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3264 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3247 Come and join Squad 66: The Temple Raiders of the 70th Explorers as we invade Planet Comicon in Kansas City, MO March 27-28, 2010. We will be there both days so be sure to stop by and get your picture taken with your favorite Star Wars character. And if you ever wondered what it would be like to... Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:34:36 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3247 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3107 On January 22nd 2010, Members of The 70th Explorers Garrison, Gateway Squad, and Squad 66 arrived at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield, MO for VisionCon 2010. The troops conducted a Jail & Bail, Shoot-A-Trooper, donated members for the slave auction, Orchestrated a... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:47:32 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3107 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2956 It was a very cold and windy night, October 23, 2009, for the members of Squad 66 that trooped the Halloween Zoo Spooktacular. This evening the event was opened to the public, and the kids in costume came out. Stars Wars, G.I. Joe and Transformers were the popular ones this year. Troops were... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:31:35 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2956 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2947 October 21, 2009, was a breezy but good evening for trooping at the Dickerson Zoo in Springfield, MO. The event was for kids of employees and members of the zoo to preview the "haunted" zoo. Troops greeted people entering the zoo at the main gates. It was great to see kids in their... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:40:01 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2947 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2911 On October 2, 2009 the 70th Explorers Garrison celebrated its 4 year anniversary. Originally a squad of the Central Garrison, the 70th Explorers became an official garrison of the 501st Legion on October 2, 2005. There has been no stopping us from that point on. We have much to be proud of in the... Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:15:13 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2911 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2893 It was a prefect day for trooping this wonderful event that we have been apart of for many years. The ANPAC people are always very excited to have us come and provide entertainment for the kids, while the "big kids" enjoy the cars. We had two tables setup with Legion information, posters,... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:56:18 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2893 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2873 Squad 66 spent a Saturday with the local Boys and Girls club of Springfield for a "Day of Play". It was a rainy and cold morning, but that did not hamper the sprites of the troops or kids. We arrived and dressed in the locker rooms, step out into the gymnasium where several kids were... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:57:34 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2873 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2815 On August 19th, 2009 - the proud members of Squad 66 of the 501st Legion stormed the field of the Springfield Cardinals home game against the San Antonio Missions. The crowd roared as Darth Vader threw out the first pitch and knighted Louie, the cardinals' mascot, an honorary jedi knight. In... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:57:30 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2815 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2078 It was an overcast morning on September 20th in Springfield, Missouri. Members of the 70th Explorers Garrison and Squad 66 descended on the annual Anpac Car Show for Kids. Three Imperial Stormtroopers, Lord Vader, an Imperial Royal Guard, two Tie Fighter pilots, an Imperial Tech officer, a Jawa, a... Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:50:27 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2078 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2076 On August 8th, members of The 70th Explorers Garrison and Squad 66: The Temple Raiders attended the MDA Summer Camp at Bear River Ranch in Rolla, Missouri for Star Wars Day. Boba Fett, 4 Imperial Stormtroopers, and Lord Vader comprised the raiding party. Our presence was announced to the children... Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:42:48 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2076 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1964 On the evening of August 14th, members of Squad 66, The Rebel Legion, and Fanforce patrolled the Campbell 16 Cine in Springfield Missouri for the opening of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS. General Skywalker, Boba Fett, a pair of Imperial Stormtroopers, a Tie fighter pilot, General Kenobi, a Jawa, an... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:28:18 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1964 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1910 On July 28th, Imperial forces from The 70th Explorers and Squad 66 shared the Ozark Empire Grandstand with comedic legend Weird Al Yankovic for the performance of his song "The Saga Begins." Present on stage were six Imperial Storm Troopers, a TIE fighter pilot, a Tusken Raider, and Lord... Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:24:24 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1910 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1853 On July 1, 2008, Squad 66: The Temple Raiders was officially approved by the Legion Commanding Officer and ratified by the Legion Captain of the Guard making them the second official squad of the 70th Explorers Garrison. This follows a vote held in the garrison approving the squad's application.... Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:39:58 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1853 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1852 A public relations detachment, led by Lord Vader, was welcomed in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Springfield Missouri on March 15th, 2008. The Emperor commanded to instill the love of the empire and the 501st into the citizens of Springfield through music, candy, and photo ops. Not entirely... Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:33:14 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1852