Tours Of Duty

Tours Of Duty - 35 Events and counting!


April 21st, 2007. Make-A-Wish Foundation Annual Scavenger Hunt. This was probably the shortest event we've ever done, consisting of a two block march and photoshoot. But, it was a beautiful morning and the Empire is always happy to help charity organizations. I also helped to realize a friend's life-long dream of being a Stormtrooper for a day.
March 10th, 2007. Girl Scouts Father Daughter Dance. In 2007, the 501st opened a new web page for more people to contact us for event requests and this was one of the first we got. A fun evening, donating our time to their organization.
February, 17th 2007. Farpoint Sci-Fi Con The usual annual gathering at the Hunt Valley Marriott. This was my third year in a row.
October 21st, 2006. Maryland Zoo, ZooBoo The Old Line Garrison was asked to add some flair to the Maryland Zoo's ZooBoo Halloween weekends. We had a great time walking around the zoo posing for pictures and generally having a fun time.
October 7th, 2006. Crofton Library Visit 2 The OLG, doing their part for community service and of course as always, expanding the Empire, ventured to the Crofton Library to entertain almost nine hundred younglings and adults. We explained how each of the Empire's units were outfitted and prepared to do their job, as well as answer numerous questions and pose for the obligatory pictures.
July 29th, 2006. Special Olympics BBQ, Kent Island MD. This was a Law Enforcements BBQ that also gave awards to Special Olympics and provided a few eating contests to both adults and children. The OLG was on hand for the usual eye-candy. However, this event proved to be the hottest to date, with temps easily hitting 100F. Regardless, we trooped in a professional manner.
July 8th, 2006. Shoreleave, Hunt Valley Marriott. Seth Busino and myself, as representatives of the MEPD, presented 501st Legion founder Albin Johnson with a TE2 helmet and engraved beer mug. This was a fairly relaxed event, but unfortunately, it seems the Imperial presence tapers off year after year.
May 21st, 2006. Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis. Frederick, MD. We did this event last year, too, and both times were a success! Great showing by the MEPD and an awesome show of support from VA garrison Tyranus and Luke Harris for raising so much money.
February 25th, 2006. Crofton Library, Crofton Md. The OLG, doing their part for community service and of course as always, expanding the Empire, ventured to the Crofton Library to entertain almost nine hundred younglings and adults. We explained how each of the Empire's units were outfitted and prepared to do their job, as well as answer numerous questions and pose for the obligatory pictures.
February 18th, 2006. Farpoint, Hunt Valley Marriott, Hunt Valley MD. The annual sci-fi con to start the year. Always a fairly low-key event but still fun regardless. This year saw a strong showing of Imperial Sandtroopers which was an awesome sight to see. This was also the first time I got to wear my finalized TE Sandtrooper with partially completed back pack.
January 28th, 2005. Polar Bear Plunge, Sandy Point State Park, MD. The annual Polar Bear Plunge on the Chesapeake Bay, for Special Olympics. We were on hand to energize the crowd and help out any way we could. This was also the first time I got to wear my finalized TE Sandtrooper.
December 16th, 2005. OLG Christmas Bowling Party, Laurel MD. Our annual get together, bowling. I was the only one with the balls enough to go in armor.
October 29th, 2005. Annandale Fall Festival Parade, Annandale, VA. Similar to the parade in Frederick. Lots of standing around in cold weather. This would also be the last time I wore my FX/RT Sandtrooper before selling it off.
October 21st, 2005. The Renaissance Festival, Annapolis, MD. While not an actual trooping event, a few of us decided to hit up the last day of the Ren Fair in armor. While we expected the worst, it was probably the best event ever - so much fun!
September 29th, 2005. Frederick City Parade The OLG ventured to Western Maryland to participate in the annual Frederick parade. We also, for the first time had a nice R2-D2 tag along.
July 7th-9th, 2005. Shoreleave Sci-Fi Con, Baltimore, MD. Once again at the Hunt Valley Marriott in Baltimore. Not as exciting as last year, since there was only a small Imperial gathering. This was also the first time I introduced my original style officer's hat.
June 8th, 2005. Cold Stone Creamery, Olney, MD. The OLG was asked to come out and drum up support, where donations and the evenings profits would go directly to charity.
June 6th, 2005. Cystic Fibrosis Walk, Frederick, MD. The OLG was asked to come out and pose for pictures where donations went to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
May 17th - 19th, 2005. Las Vegas, Nevada. All expenses paid trip to Las Vegas to take part in the kick-off of Burger King's annual symposium. Stayed at the Paris Hotel and entertained crowds for hours. Special thanks to XO Damien Metz for co-ordination and Burger King for a well-funded and exciting trip. I was also lucky enough to see Episode III Wednesday night in the Aladdin Hotel... amazing.
May 12th, 2005. Uptown Theatre, Washington DC. Episode III Charity Premiere. I was fortunate enough to be on hand for photo opportunites at the evening's reception and later for the red carpet apperance of famed actors Carrie Fisher and her mom, Debbie Reynolds. While I didn't get to see the movie, I was fortunate enough to be in these fantastic pictures.
April 21st - 24th, 2005. Celebration III, Indianapolis, Indiana. Four days of non-stop Star Wars excitement. I drove ten hours to take part in all the activities with my garrison and friends from all over the world, climaxing with the 501st photo shoot on Sunday where 500 imperial strong, were in force. I was also fortunate enough to meet famed armor maker - the man himself - Trooper Expert.
April 16th, 2005. Fan Film Revelations. The Senator, Baltimore, MD, Three days after our TV appereance to promote the fan film, Revelations, we were on hand for the world premiere at the historic Baltimore theatre, The Senator - purportedly owned by actor Edward Norton.
April 14th, 2005. Fox 45, Baltimore Maryland. The Empire's finest were on hand to help promote the Star Wars fan film, Revelations. Writers and costume makers were there to explain and promote the weekend's movie premiere at the Senator movie theatre. Click here for screen captures. Or click here to download the entire news segment. (40MB Windows Media required.)
April 6th, 2005. Border's Books, Rockville, MD. We're on hand for Matt Stover's book signing tour, author of the new book, Episode III Revenge of The Sith. First time I wore my TE armor to an event. Only three troopers and Lord Vader were on hand. Members of the DCSWCC were also there to video tape. Interesting question and answer session, too!
February 11-13th, 2005. Hunt Valley Marriott, Baltimore MD . Farpoint sci-fi convention. Once again, much like Shoreleave, the Mid-Eastern Garrisons converged for good times and three days of geekdom. Proud to say that I was the last trooper standing (again) and certainly the dirtiest Santrooper to be found.
February 12th, 2005. International Motorcycle Show . Once again appearing for local radio station Live 105.7 with all proceeds from photos to go to charity. We got to hang out with lots of hot woman and pose for photos with them and some of the most awesome motorcycles on the planet. Even got to meet and take pictures with famed builder, Russell Mitchell of Exile Bikes.
September 20th, 2004. Best Buy in White marsh, MD . Midnight Madness event celebrating the release of the original Star Wars Trilogy on DVD. Radio station 98 Rock was also on hand. In addition to the original Trilogy, the sale of the game Star Wars Battlefront was also available.
September 10th, 2004. AFI Silver Theatre, Silver Spring, MD. We're on hand to help promote the Lucus film, THX-1138. This was the premiere of the first viewings of the new directos cut, either way I had never seen it before. The DVD went on sale one week later.
September 1st, 2004. Maryland State Fair, Timonium, MD. Once again guests of Baltimore's Live105.7, with all proceeds to benefit 'Our Daily Bread' charities. We were on hand for photo opportunities.
July 10th, 2004. Hunt Valley Marriot, Baltimore MD. Shore leave 2004. Annual sci-fi convention - and my first! Great time had by all, so far my longest event and time in armor - approximately eleven hours. Additional showings by 501st Legion CO, Albin Johnson, as well as members from VA Garrison Tyranus and many more!
July 1st, 2004. Fairbanks Farm, Poolesville, MD. First annual Star Wars collectors club summer social. Great, relaxing time in the country side of Maryland. If you live in the DC Metro area and are a rabid Star Wars fanatic, you should get in touch with them!
May 8th, 2004. Laurel, MD. Main Street Parade. Only a small detachment, but still fun. This was also the first time my parents came out to see us and my Mom quickly disavowed knowing me.
May 1st, 2004. Towson, MD. Towson Town Festival. Guests of Baltimore Radio station Live 105.7. We were on hand to pose for pictures with the public with all proceeds to go to Breast Cancer research. We also learned that Stormtrooper armor attracts lots of women!
April 25th, 2004. Columbia MD. R2-DC Collectors Club This event took place next to the High School I graduated from back in 1993, so it was like a 'coming home' so to speak. My buddy Galen Fairbanks and his family were also on hand displaying their impressive R2-D2 collection.
April 24th, 2004. Salisbury, MD. Center Mall. My first tour with the Maryland Garrison to support the Center in creating child IDs. We spent the day attracting attention and let all the kids have their picture taken with us. We then gave them a Polaroid as a keepsake, and their parents got a valuable ID kit of their child. We also took the opportunity to introduce ourselves to the locals and let them know there was some new Mall security in place, Imperial security that is.