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Star Wars Night with the Gateway Grizzlies

July 28, 2008 was Star Wars Night with the Gateway Grizzlies and Slackers CDs & Games. To add to the fun they asked the Gateway Squad to be there to help. Troopers threw out the first pitch as well as judged the "Who can sound like a Wookie" contest between innings. In between posing... [more]

Gateway Squad Members Appear On Stage With Weird Al Yankovic

Members of the Gateway Squad, assisted by central Missouri members of the 70th Explorers appeared on stage with Weird Al Yankovic on August 8, 2008 at the St. Charles Family Arena. Six Stormtoopers, two Biker Scouts, two Tie Fighter Pilots, and Darth Vader himself danced behind Weird Al while he... [more]




As a part of the 501st Legion and 70th Explorers Garrison, we, the Gateway Squad, wish to continue the promotion and activities of the 501st Legion. We feel that the purpose of this squad is to promote strong friendships with local troopers and help pursue the idea of making the 501st Legion and 70th Explorers Garrison a household name. All activities of our squad have and will continue to build good relationships with local businesses, organizations, and individuals alike for mutual promotion, recruitment, and betterment of all our territory.




The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by Star Wars fans. While it is not sponsored by Lucasfilm Ltd., it is Lucasfilm's preferred Imperial costuming group. Star Wars, its characters, costumes, and all associated items are the intellectual property of Lucasfilm. ©2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ™ All rights reserved. Used under authorization.