This past weekend Old Line Garrison accompanied by members of the Terrapin Base and R2 Builders invaded Cub Scout Pack 445’s Blue and Gold Dinner where we talked about Star Wars and costume making. Once the Imperial Lecture was done troopers conducted “Pin the TIE to the Death Star” as well as lending a helping hand with their raffles. And once all that was done we did our Imperial Duty and posed for pictures with those who wanted them.

Legion Elections have come and gone and starting on March 1st a new Commanding Officer will be taking over the reigns of Old Line Garrison.

So Congratulations to Matthew Morley (TK 4108) who will be the new Commanding Officer.

Listed below are the fellow troopers that have been selected by our new Commanding Officer to help the Garrison out for the next year:
Executive Officer: Bryan White
Garrison Events Coordinator: Rob Davis
Deputy Garrison Events Coordinator: Josh Graham
Garrison Membership Liaison: Jason Suchodolski
Garrison Web Liaison: Emily Zalewski
Web Master: Charles Mann
Garrison Merchandise Officer: Eric Grubb
Garrison Public Relations Officer: Allen Shepherd
Garrison Charity Liaison: Emily Zalewski

Once again congratulation to Matt Morley and the 2015 Command Staff and Good Luck!

Hello, Old Line Fans!

You know, when the nights become chilly, the leaves change color and the lenses in your Stormtrooper helmet start to fog-up on the inside, it means that Fall has arrived. Adding to the excitement we get from dreaming of the season that brings us such fantastic things as apple cider, bonfires and Girl Scout Cookies, we are super-anxious to start trooping at all of the fun Fall events leading us up to the Holiday season.

There are a few great events on the way to you in October.

The next big event where you can come out and meet the troopers of the 501st Legion will be this Saturday, October 6th, when garrisons across the country help DK Publishing promote STAR WARS READS DAY! The Old Line Garrison will be at a number of area booksellers including Barnes & Noble, Pottery Barn Kids and Books-a-Million promoting the empire’s agenda of literacy, reading, books, Star Wars, imagination and FUN!

On Saturday, October 13th, we will be at the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department (5200 Southwestern Blvd. Arbutus, MD) for Children’s Safety Day! This is an annual community educational event that offers kids fun activities and training on how to practice good  fire-safety habits. This even features fire-engine rides, 9-1-1 call training, a smoke-house simulator and more. This event runs from 11am-3pm.

We are also excited to be involved with the Howard County Autism Society’s “One Step Closer Autism Walk” on November 3rd from 9am-12pm. For more information on this event, or to find out how you can help, please visit www.howard-autism.org.

Another great library event is coming your way, when we will be at the Severna Park Branch of the Anne Arundel County Public Library for STAR WARS @ THE LIBRARY! On November 10th from 10am until 1pm, you can come out and meet the troops, participate in some fun games and activities and of course go home with some great books! The Library is at  45 W. McKinsey Rd in Severna Park, Maryland.

We are working on a great deal of Holiday Season events, including a few local Toys For Tots appearances, the Mayor’s Holiday Parade in Hampden, and many more. Stay tuned to the Old Line News Feed for more information!