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Show Notes: Episode CXXI (February 7th, 2020)
Dedicated to:
Sebastian Teabo, TX-24819 of Florida Garrison
Michael Langkau, ID-1177 of German Garrison
Dave McAdams, TI-74770 of Cloud City Garrison
Jason �Lawless� Sirota TB-69077 of Southern California Garrison
and Glenn Arnold, SL-4527 of Isle of Wight Garrison
Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Todd Felton (TB-10078)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)
Post Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)
Recent News
- Yearly 501st Legion Elections reminder
- New Costumes in the Legion Reference Library:
- Pathfinders Detachment
- update to ROTJ Scout Trooper
- Underworld Detachment
- Tobias Beckett (Solo)
- First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment
- updates to TFA FO TK and TLJ FO TK
- update to RoTJ Stormtrooper
- Sovereign Protectors Detachment
- Shadow Guard from The Force Unleashed
- Pathfinders Detachment
- Send your suggestions for topics to [email protected], call our hotline at 828-419-0501 or post to our Facebook page.
Mission Reports
- Empire City Garrison
- Promo shoot for ESPN
- The Rise of Skywalker premiere in Jordan (airport video, hospital video,
- NY Islanders Star Wars Game
- Long Island Nets Star Wars Night
- Make-A-Wish Holiday Party
- Northeast Remnant Garrison
- United Airlines’ Star Wars plane
- Causeway Garrison
- Rowallane Christmas Market visit
- Crohn’s and Colitis donation collection troop
- Jingle all the Way 5k/10k Walk/Run for Children’s Hospice
- Children’s Hospice donation collection troop
- Angel Wishes Christmas Party
- The Rise of Skywalker premiere in Belfast
- Crohn’s and Colitis donation collection troop
- BDO Christmas Party
- Children’s Hospice donation collection troop
- Antrim Children’s Hospital visit
- Fit Moms Relaunch event
- Garrison Armour Party
- Deathstar Garrison
- Skyday at the airport
- Project Better World’s Christmas Party
Special Report
- Nicky & Marcus talk about their trip to the blue carpet for The Rise of Skywalker’s Hollywood premiere
- See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot
Shout Out
- Shout-out to Dune Sea Garrison who were awarded a special recognition plaque in January by the group Superhero Sunday for their “unwavering support and contribution to the Phoenix Police Sergeants and Lieutenants Association Charities”.
- Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to [email protected]
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