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Bonus: Small little me with Stormtroopers at Star Wars Celebration V (Orlando FL) in 2010 I came across some pictures of me (I'm the child) when I attended Star Wars Celebration V! It's funny how now I'm a stormtrooper. I hope that one day some child that I meet at a convention will be inspired to join us in the future! Edit * Found better quality versions of these photos plus an additional photo added it below

The MG34 replica arrived and oh my what a sight, it is a beauty to look at and hold. I have had it for a couple of days now and still walking on cloud 9. It is exactly what I was looking for and an amazing price. Even got to support a small business to boot. My FDM printer update Still out of commission awaiting vendor provided replacement parts Replaced X and Y belts (aftermarket) Update firmware to latest Z-axis leveling sensor failed (new issue) While waiting for the vendor parts I changed the belts with some aftermarket parts and noticed the vendor released a firmware update so downloaded that and applied it to the printer. As directed, I reran the initial printer setup which checks homing ability, bed leveling and printer vibration check. Unfortunately a new problem appeared which was pushing the printer head into the print bed platform due to the proximity sensor not behaving properly. I checked all the cables to ensure everything was plugged in correctly and tightened up the machine x, y and z adjustment nuts and even downgraded the firmware to prior revision. Same result, the head is forced into the print bed causing the motors to bind and causing the print head to dislocate from the rails. So yet another support ticket was submitted. After some quick back and forth checks, they are sending the following due to verified issues: X-belt Y-belts Y-Motor assembly and mounting hardware Print head module proximity sensor While I am disappointed the printer failed so early in its use, the vendor has been extremely prompt and very supportive to resolving my issues. Compared to other experiences I have had in the past, I am confident that they will get me working again.

I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion. Here are my list of troops in my Shock Trooper and Stormtrooper: ANH Hero armor Chicago Toy Game Fair (12/11/22) Zoe’s 11th Birthday (02/04/23) Wolves SW Night Game (02/18/23) Villain Arts Tattoo (03/19/23) C2E2 2023 (04/01/23) Easter LDN Event (04/08/23) Schaumburg Library Comic Con (04/15/23) Shorewood Parade (05/16/23) Joliet Star Wars Day (06/03/23) Carol Stream 4th of July (07/01/23) Bartlett Oktoberfest (09/30/23) Autismerica Meeting (10/19/23) Festival of Lights (11/24/23) St. Baldricks - Frankin Park (4/5/24) MAW Elementary School (5/9/24) Mark's 50th Birthday (6/15/2024) Divine Savior Family Fest; Downers Grove (7/21/2024) Peds in the Weeds; Glen View (8/3/2024) VetBros Charity Dog Show (8/4/2024) Carol Stream National Night Out (8/6/2024) FanExpo Day 2 (8/17/2024)

TK41017 White Shadow Squad Germany Permission to share granted.

Troop 12 : Collectimania in Regina December 3, 2023. Supporting, along with the Grinch, the Carmichael community outreach. This is another "bonus" troop for 2023 thanks to the unusually mild fall we have been experiencing making driving to these much easier. This one was just two hours away and just a one day, afternoon event. Unfortunately neither we, nor the grinch, was put in a traffic area so we didn't see many people at our booth. We also were low in numbers and no handlers so we took turns in both rolls that afternoon. With not much traffic we spent a lot of the time wandering the vendor floor, the lobby and the concession to see what fun we could make for ourselves. Probably the best interaction this time was when a mando and myself attempted to score some free food at the concession from a young guy who was working there. No, we weren't seriously looking for free food, but that's how we attempted to shake him down. His co-workers loved it because this poor guy had no idea what a shakedown even was which made it even better as we tried to imply to him what it was going to take to get us to go away and it just was not clicking. Come to the collecting show and stay for the mania: I don't look very festive with the tree. I can't even wrap my bucket around the idea that Christmas is just three weeks away. I tried to check my armor at the coat check: You can put your hands down. I'm not here to rob you: This dude was trying to steal Christmas so we took action: Hey, that's me! I'm not sure if there will be any more bonus troops for a while now. While there is a Christmas one scheduled in a couple weeks it's the one that is three hours from me and even if there is not much snow now that can change in an instant this time of year. I also anticipate that by February next year I may be in line for the cataract surgery that I need as a result of the retina surgery complications back in January and I think with the timing of that, with both eyes now needing to be done now, plus needing new eye-glasses when it is all over I will be grounded for a month or more unable to even drive. Time will tell. Bart

4) December 3rd, 2023 - BrickFest Live (Greenville, SC)

Excluding the Death Star, this office also has some good views! Please welcome, TK-81087 to the Stormtrooper Hall of Fame, October 2023! @HeeM_SeNsEi Troop log can be found here. Congrats James! With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Curator Hall Of Fame

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Troop 34 More than likely the last for 2023. The Dominion Energy Richmond Christmas Parade. Sent from my SM-N981U1 using Tapatalk

Troop #33 Day 1 this weekend at Riverside museum Glasgow. We woke to a frosty start today, but it did not deter. Fun snowball fight TK's vs Ties Lottsa interaction with the public at the Christmas market stalls, good times!

Thanks you guys for the help here are more memes I created(This one you can at least relate at 1 point)

Thanks for all the kind words everyone, I really appreciate the encouragement. This was actually my 80th troop but first as a TK and it was definitely a lot of fun! Next up... 2 - Syracuse Crunch SW Night, Syracuse, NY - 11/25/23

Troop 13 - Festival of Lights (11/24/23)

Troop 17 - Festival of Lights (11/24/23)

NEW In Memoriam Detachment Leader Merchandise Officer Hall of Fame FISD Meme's Around the Detachment INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS FISD Tri-Fold Brochure Common FISD Acronyms and TK Glossary Pre Approval Forum 3D Section Field Exercise Award Imperial Attaché Program Master Armorer Award Fire Teams EIB & Centurion: What do these terms mean? Need Help Ask the Deployment Officers Advance to 1500 Advanced Tactics Awards Newsletter Editor Staff List 2023 Follow FISD Christopher Arthur (IC-81606) first began trooping with Everglades Squad in his Imperial Bridge Crew uniform in December 2018, when his father, Robert Arthur (ID-12397), joined the 501st Legion as a Staff Officer. While Christopher's enthusiasm for trooping was surely evident and akin to the excitement many troopers experience when first joining our community, what is especially remarkable is the joy Christopher found in not only interacting with fellow Star Wars fans at events but also in trooping with his father. Truly, the passion shared by Robert and his son Christopher was inspiring to witness and has reminded those that trooped with them of the potential Star Wars has in bonding families and friends together-- a unity that empowers us to be a force for good in our local and international communities. Condolences to his family, friends and garrison "Buckets Off" Miguel joined the Legion back in 2010, and was a treasured member of the Portuguese Garrison. He is remembered as not having the height for it, and yet he grew, whenever he put his Vader helmet on. Miguel recently lost the battle against cancer. During his life, he only confided in a few and never let his condition be a crutch or command his life. He was a good friend, a family man, a brother. A gentle but funny soul. He was retired from Legion but parted in good standing and the Portuguese Garrison keeps him in their memories, and will honor him always. Even when he was retired, he stepped up to help the Garrison when it was recovering in a tumultuous period. Miguel's funeral took place at the Alto do São João cemetery, where he will rest in power, next to his father. Three of our members were present as his honour guard. Condolences to his family, friends and garrison "Buckets Off" Joe 'Reich Wolff' Collesano TK/TI-47910 joined the 501st, and the 70th Explorers Garrison, as a stormtrooper in August 2017. As a historical re-enactor, he was already quite familiar with the costuming world. He wanted to switch his focus to charitable efforts and saw the opportunity in joining our ranks. He became a part of the 70th Explorers family immediately, with his outgoing personality and kindness. He was always positive, welcoming, and willing to lend his ear to anyone that needed it. Focusing on the charitable walks, hospital visits, and other efforts to support the community his heart shined bright. He was a friend to all that knew him and loved by many, especially his wife Deb. The universe is a a much dimmer place without him and he will be missed terribly by the garrison. Condolences to his family, friends and garrison "Buckets Off" Aldona was a beloved member of the Polish Garrison. She was welcomed to the Hall of Eternal Legionnaires in October of this year, and will be remembered well by her family, friends, and Garrison. Condolences to her family, friends and garrison "Buckets Off" Greetings all Can you believe it is November already! Time seems to jump into Hyper space as we draw close to the end of the year, and we work to get a few more things completed before the holiday season. The Night trooper CRL is under construction and with a few prospective builds getting closer and closer, hopefully we can have it complete by January. Exciting!! More detailed images are appearing on the Interwebs, removing guess work for members wishing to build their costumes with better accuracy. Check in on the new Night trooper and captain Enoch sections to stay abreast of these two exciting new costumes, and certainly play a part in their CRL creation. A CRL is not approvable without a model and complete set of images, this could be you receiving kudos for a First in Legion approved costume and FISD's latest. Enoch will be a predominantly new, base up CRL build, following only a few cues from the Night trooper CRL. We are working closely with a few vendors more experienced in fabric to get as close as possible to the colours and textures for both these costumes. We greatly appreciate their input and knowledge. MERCH The FISD Shield patch run is drawing to a close, DO NOT MISS OUT! More info in this addition, but time is running out. More to come Very shortly, we have a surprise coming, so be absolutely sure to check in on the forums and our socials over the next few weeks. I am sure you are going to love what we have conjured up. That's it from me, please enjoy our November edition and I shall see you on our platforms. Enjoy With Unquestioned Loyalty Andrew Franke TK-11469 "Sly11" Detachment Leader Greetings Troopers! Shield patch run ends on 18 November 2023! Payment is due by the 18th as well. The patch run is winding down. As of 12 November, We currently have the following available: 5" Patches - 247 12" Patches - 106 I have removed the limit on the order numbers as of 8 Nov 2023. If you have already placed an order and you'd like to increase it, please email or DM me here on the forum. I will adjust your order and send you the payment needed. If you haven't placed an order, you have until next Saturday, 18 Nov 2023. All payments are due that day as well so I can place the order with the vendor. ***Please note, if we don't sell all the patches to meet the quote by 18 Nov 2023, I will have to post the remaining to the 501st Legion forum as I don't want to increase the cost any more than it has already, and this may delay placing the order with the vendor.*** Order link here We will also be offering EI and Centurion rockers to go with the shield patches. More info will be posted in the Detachment Merchandise. We are still working on a new twist on an older FISD item. We are working on making some changes to provide it to the LMO's More information can be found on the interest thread, which will be posted soon . With Unquestioned Loyalty James Silvius TK-12953 "jsilvius" Merchandise & Branding Officer Excluding the Death Star, this office also has some good views! Please welcome, TK-81087 to the Stormtrooper Hall of Fame, October 2023! @HeeM_SeNsEi Troop log can be found here. Congrats James on your 54th troop! Other HOF recipients can be found here. With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Curator Hall Of Fame Thank you to Luca "Morgi" TK-66744 for starting the FISD specific meme thread, you can find it here Video Series Mobile FISD Backgrounds/Screen Savers (1920 x 1080): You can desktop background image here With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Content Editor Support Trading Card Archives For those with FISD detachment trading cards please consider sending two to Paul @Daetrin keeper of our detachment archives. Address and more info here With Unquestioned Loyalty Paul Hoeffer TK-8020 "Daetrin" Detachment Founder Keeper of Archives INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS For a full list of FISD awards programs head here. *Now Available in Swedish* Want to spread the word about FISD?, you can with our FISD Tri-Fold Brochure. Originally these were done in a limited run by the member who created them, but nowadays, we have moved this to a print your own service making them accessible to all countries around the globe. Files are available to all full 501st members on request by contacting our DL Andrew @Sly11 , you can find more info here Currently Available languages: English - Spanish - German - Swedish Are you new to the FISD and wondering what the heck all those abbreviations and strange sounding terms mean? To help you @justjoseph63 has started a list of the most commonly used ones that will give you some insight. If you have ANY questions about a particular term that is not listed or suggestions for new ones please contact Joseph. You can find the list here. Pre Approval Forum allows future Troopers the opportunity to submit photos of their completed build to be reviewed by the Staff, Imperial Attaches and others in preparation for forwarding it to their GML for approval. Any and all advice/suggestions given will be specific, constructive, helpful and respectful. Please note that this program will NOT take the place of your local GML, as Detachments are not chartered for costume approval and can not override a GMLs decision, but is instead a peer review program designed to help you look your best and offer guidance and positive feedback. For more information on this program, please visit the link here. Don't forget to visit our 3D section when next surfing the FISD forums, there is plenty of useful information to potentially help you on your next TK adventure. You might be feeling may generous and share with our community a new TK related 3D file and maybe win yourself a 3D contributors award so check out the details below and be part of the in house 3D community. Here is a link to the FISD 3D Contributor program. Don't forget to create a troop log here on FISD and get awarded for your adventures The list of accomplished troopers keeps growing, so get on board and register your troops today Simply start (or update!) your troop log, keep the running total in the title, and post (at least!) a date and name for the official 501st event where you wore your TK! Once you've hit a milestone count, go over to the "Field Exercise Awards -- Post your milestones here" thread to request your profile be updated! Simple, right? Also if you would like your troop photos shared on our social media channels please add the following to the first post of your FISD troop log: I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion. Award Recipients October - November TK-23108 "BAZINGA" Bart - - - - - - TK-18491 "Snake Eyes" Dave - - - - - - TK-23592 "Nairy" Jonatan - - - - - - TK-62257 "MDeliso" Matthew - - - - - - TK-818087 "HeeM_SeNsEi" James - - - - - - TK-21393 "bishopdonmiguel" Don - - - - - - TK-41469 "Hesikaya" Scott - - - - - - Are you an approved TK that spends more time on the boards than the average Trooper? Do you enjoy using your knowledge to help out future and existing Troopers? If so, we would like to invite you to join the Imperial Attaché program! Members of the I.A. team are chosen to help out not only those here on the boards, but on a local level as well. Our aim is to have at least one in each and every Garrison, Squad and Outpost in the entire legion to be the eyes and ears of the FISD on a local level. For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here. Some of the benefits: Access to exclusive Attaché merch., including patches, IA patch and IA Rocker You may also be in the running for an Imperial Attaché Award Imperial Attaché Award for those attaché's who have gone above and beyond [minimum 1 year of service]. You can find a list of prior recipients here. ATTACHÉ AMBASSADOR Attention all Attachés! Please take a moment to check out the recent Q3 update in our Attaché HQ! And, remember that we are always be on the lookout for new Attachés, especially for units currently without one (or two) as shown on THIS LIST. If you know of a trooper who you think would serve the post well, encourage them to apply for Attaché status HERE, and feel free to put me in contact with them! With Unquestioned Loyalty Caleb Mask TK-73692 "MaskedVengeance" Attache Ambassador The FISD Master Armorer program is an optional, detachment only incentive award to recognize individuals who have directly helped another 501st stormtrooper to achieve Expert Infantry status. Some people spend countless hours helping others, and want to reward their results as well as incentivizing new people to help as well. To register a “win” in the program, the assistance must have provided hands-on help trimming, building, and/or fitting of said armor for the person who was awarded Expert Infantry status. More information can be found here Want to setup a "Fire Team? the Fire Team program is completely optional, and is intended to help form a common identity and spirit of camaraderie among 501st Legion Stormtroopers in the same geographic area/garrison that troop together. Fire Teams are not officially recognized by the 501st Legion nor the FISD, although they will be able to access a Fire Team sub-forum on the detachment website. You can find more information here. Let's all give a warm FISD welcome to our 73rd Fire Team: Name: Imperial Straight Shooters Region: Imperial Sands Garrison Logo: For those interested here is the original discussion on the creation of Fire teams here With Unquestioned Loyalty Mark Ryner TK-4584 "captsafe66" Fire Team Relations So what exactly are and levels? These programs were designed for those who choose to take their armor above and beyond the minimum requirements for basic 501st Legion approval. It gives you the chance to show a level of dedication and pride that takes your armor closer to being as "screen accurate" as possible, without as much extra work as you may realize! You can find more information on the programs here. For those unaware it is possible to achieve extra awards at Expert Infantry for each additional version costume you have approved, additional awards are not issued with another Expert Infantry number (you are only issued 1 Expert Infantry number) but you will see a star above the award on your profile and the thread title will show [APPROVED] 2nd, [APPROVED] 3rd, [APPROVED] 4th and so on. Multiple EIB award recipients and info here NOTE If you are approved with a "2nd Version" of a particular costume that you are already approved with you do not receive an additional award, there is only 1 award issued for each costume version ie: only 1 x Hero, 1 x Stunt, 1 x HWT, 1 x ESB, 1 x TFA and so on. If you have a second/additional version costume approved you will see "2nd Version" and [APPROVED] added to the thread title, no additional profile stars (more info on profile awards here) For those of you who have a particular issue (or issues) before or after submitting for Expert Infantry / Centurion level approval, in order to get you an answer faster you can now privately contact the entire Deployment Officer team at one time! Questions about fitting, repairs, CRL standards/requirements or anything pertaining to reaching Levels 2 and 3 are not only welcomed, but encouraged. Keep in mind that no question is too small, and that your queries will only be seen by the D.O. Staff. We are here to help in any way we can, so please feel free to send us a message by clicking on this link: @Deployment Officer Team and we will get back to you A.S.A.P.! The 1500 unquestioned loyalty! This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy and obtained EIB or Centurion or both. FOR October - November the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate the following. Expert Infantry Badge Award: Michael "michael.trunko" TK12331 EIB 1070 Aizenoso "Aizenoso" TK14292 EIB ANH Stunt - 2nd Award GREAT job on your approval, now on to Level 3! Request your free EIB certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. Multiple EIB award info here Expert Infantry Honor Gallery here --------------------------------------------------------------- Centurion Badge Award: NONE THIS MONTH - - - Outstanding job on reaching Centurion, Troopers! Request your free Centurion certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. If you see any of these Troopers around your Garrison or Squad, be sure to congratulate them! Another bumper issue, if you have any interesting articles or stories please reach out to me. For anyone interested in having a look through any of the older newsletters they can find be found here. With Unquestioned Loyalty Glen "Q" Rhodes TK-85421 "gmrhodes13" PRO, Newsletter Detachment Leader (DL): Andrew Franke (Sly11) TK-11469 Detachment Executive Officer (DXO): Joseph Pedigo justjoseph63 TK-10963 Chief Deployment Officer (DCA): Mario Reyes (TKSpartan) TK-48117 Deployment Officer (DCA): José Mª Sánchez (Chemi) TK-30173 Deployment Officer (DCA): Tony Jobe (ukswrath) TK-10116 Provost Marshall (DCoG): Steven Sheades (starsaber25) TK-10466 Provost Marshall (DCoG): Tim Waychoff (DarkCMF) TK-51878 Provost Marshall (DCoG): Chris Pearson (themaninthesuitcase) TK-10911 Special Unit Director-Valkyries (DCoG): Teresa Nuthall (Soulart) TK-41307 Provost Marshal SM Platforms (DCoG): Christoph (Danny) Lauber (Ripper_L) TK-55550 Fire Team Relations(DCoG): Mark Ryner (captsafe66) TK-4584 Merchandise and Brand Officer (DMBO): James Silvius (jsilvius) TK-12953 Trading Card Specialist (DMBO): Eric Ho (Hoda) TK-77520 Personnel Officer (DPER): AC (NoVATie) TK-5597 Content Editor Support (DPRO): Adam Wolf (Revlimiter) TK-89400 Content Editor Support (DPRO): Jeff Salt (Wingnut65) TK-50297 Content Editor Support (DPRO): Jonatan Östling (Nairy) TK-23592 Content Editor Support (DPRO): Vicky Mandlmaier (Vicky_Velocipanda) TK-50893 Social Media Relations (DPRO): Luca Hahn (Morgi) TK-66744 Newsletter Publisher (DPRO): Glen Rhodes (gmrhodes13) TK-85421 Attache Ambassador (DPRO): Caleb Mask (MaskedVengeance) TK-73692 Systems Administrator (DWM): Eric Brager (Darth Aloha) TK-9674 Systems Administrator (DWM): Mathias (Locitus) TK-2959 Detachment Founder (DF): Paul Hoeffer (Daetrin) TK-8020 Facebook: www.facebook.com/whitearmor Facebook Group: 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment (FISD) Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/FISD501st or @FISD501st Instagram: www.instagram.com/fisd501st Discord: https://discord.gg/FmQZ2qW8gx On behalf of the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Command Staff and the Imperial Propaganda Department

Troop 16 - IDHA Annual Session (11/04/23)