501stCast Episode 96: June 30th, 2016: Keep Calm and Celebrate in London

Show Notes: Episode XCVI (June 30th, 2016) Hosts:   Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe (SL-12743) & Marcus (TK-14057) Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) Audio Reports & Guests: Gary, TK-2739, Ginny, ID-17387 and Chris, TR-10104 Post-Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743) Recent News io9’s So You Want to Join the Empire series by Andrew, TK-3220 (final blog) New Costumes in the Legion First Order Elite Stormtrooper Phase II Clone – 501st Battalion Phase I Clone – 501st Battalion Cold Weather Gear Phase I Clone – Jesse Phase I ARC Captain Fordo Ponda Baba Celebration Europe III – Art Show Biker Scout Helmet Project Send your suggestions for topics to podcast@501st.com, call our hotline at 828-419-0501 or post to our Facebook page. Mission Reports Old Line Garrison’s called-in report Costa Rica Outpost Helps Ecuador Earthquake Victims Garrison Carida invades Brandywine Zoo (photos1, photos2) Garrison Argentina storms Argentina Comic Con Costa Rica Outpost supports A House for Edesio Old Line Garrison’s Round-up (full blog) Empire City Garrison attends A John Williams Celebration (photos) Garrison Carida troops at Solanco High School (photos, video) Empire City Garrison visits Stony Brook’s Children’s Hospital Garrison Carida troops Race for Adam Garrison Argentina supports Operation Rodrigo Empire City Garrison’s CF Walk hat-trick (Stony Brook photos) Empire City Garrison troops Eternal Con World Blood Drive Day with Garrison Argentina & Outpost Venezuela (photos from OV) Empire City Garrison’s The Lone Vader (ABC video) Midsouth Garrison troops at Weird Al’s Grand Ole Opry concert (video) Southern California Garrison invades Jethawks’ Star Wars Night (Night1, Night2) Star Garrison helps fulfill Ammon’s Make-A-Wish (photos) Garrison Carida troops Shenango Valley Library (photos) Philippine Garrison and Courageous Caitie (news article, Farewell video – get your tissues first) Garrison Excelsior invades Rochester Red Wings’ Star Wars Night (Facebook Live video) Midsouth Garrison invades Nashville Sounds’ Star Wars Night Empire City Garrison troops Newburgh Free Library Mini-Con Garrison Argentina visits Ronald McDonald House (photo) Garrison Peru visits Children’s Hospital (photos) Empire City Garrison troops Puppetry Arts Family Festival Terror Australis Garrison’s Knightfall Squad invaded the Orphans of Ghana Charity Ball Garrison Carida’s double hitter on June 26th (Sharpsburg Festival photos, Big Brothers, Big Sisters event photos) Upcoming Events Star Wars Celebration Europe III – July 15th-17th 501st Member Forum section How 501st members can volunteer for Room Guard Duty and other Stations 501st Group photo details Celebration Panel Schedule See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot Shout Out March 2016 Trooper of the Month: Arnel, TK-4564 from Philippine Garrison Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to podcast@501st.com Join us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/the501stcast and www.facebook.com/the501stlegion and follow us on Twitter