Celebrating Star Wars in Orlando

Celebrating Star Wars in Orlando

by | Mar 23, 2017 | 501st Legion

It’s the 20th Anniversary of the 501st Legion, and we’re inviting fellow fans to celebrate with us as Star Wars Celebration returns to Orlando, Florida! From… Source: 501st Legion – News from the Empire
Troopers That Go the Extra Parsec

Troopers That Go the Extra Parsec

by | Feb 4, 2017 | 501st Legion

Today, I would like to honor eight 501st Legion members from around the world for their great deeds. In 2016, the 501st Legion set up an endowment with both Make-A-Wish America and Make-A-Wish International – the first endowment to bridge both… Source:...
Carrie Fisher 1956 – 2016

Carrie Fisher 1956 – 2016

by | Jan 2, 2017 | 501st Legion

The 501st Legion honors actress, author, and Honorary Member, Carrie Fisher. Carrie was a friend and hero to the 501st, sharing her famous wit and charm with our members countless times over the years. Carrie’s untimely departure was a blow to the… Source:...
"Never Tell Her The Odds"

"Never Tell Her The Odds"

by | Dec 24, 2016 | 501st Legion

Kathlyn Chassey is a 24-year-old Star Wars fan battling Cystic Fibrosis, a life-threatening lung disease. Her condition has progressed to the point where she will not survive without a lung transplant. After being initially denied her life-saving operation, Kathlyn...

A Fine Start

by | Nov 3, 2016 | 501st Legion

If you’re reading this, we probably owe you a lot of thanks. Over the past six weeks we have promoted our first public t-shirt sale in support of Make-A-Wish, and we have been continually shocked, humbled, and overwhelmed with the show of support… Source: 501st...