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Troop 24-26: On July 6th, 2017, I had a solo troop with the great folks at FunBotLab in Annandale, VA.  This is a summer camp that helps kids learn about robotics, programming, and also stop motion videos.  I ended up trooping with them 2 more times at 2 different locations on 2 different dates.  The FunBotLab counselors were terrific.

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On my 2nd visit, my daughter trooped with me too:

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And my brother (TIE pilot) trooped with me on the 3rd visit:
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Troop 27: On July 15th, 2017, Garrison Tyranus was invited to a Star Wars style birthday party.  The young man celebrating has been battling cancer.  The day started off a little rainy, but once all of his friends arrived (and the video game truck), the sun popped out and we were able to have a great outdoor party.  The young man, who turned 6, is now in remission!

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Troop 29: On September 24th, 2017, Garrison Tyranus attended the Dulles Cars and Coffee event to help raise awareness and funding for children's cancer.  Ellie's hats, an organization helping children with cancer, was onsite helping with the event.  On a sidenote, there was a functioning landspeeder at the car show.

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Troop 32: On February 11th, 2018, our Garrison was invited to attend a Blue & Gold Banquet for the Cub Scouts in Leesburg.  They had a Star Wars theme for the evening.  The banquet was kicked off with the Imperial March, and we led the Scouts to the stage for the flag ceremony.  Later, we got to join these future recruits for some chow in the mess hall.

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Need to catch up on a few events.

Troop 34: On May 12th, 2018 I marched in a local parade by myself escorting a float.  Was a great workout walking 1.5 miles in armor with a pack!
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Troop 35-36: On July 19th and August 9th, 2018, I donned my armor and took my R2 unit to a kids robotics camp.
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Troop 37: On September 15th, 2018, I tried to help sell baked goods, with the proceeds benefiting the Childhood Cancer Foundation.  These young ladies were much better at selling than I was.  Was great to spend the day with other Star Wars fans :)
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Got a few more...trying to get to that 50 mark!

Troop 38: On September 28th, 2018, R2 and I attended a fundraiser for a local science museum.  We rubbed elbows with some of the patrons, and got to meet Dr Who.

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Troop 39: On October 6th, R2 and I attended the 14th annual Walk for Autism in Northern VA.  This was the 3rd year in a row that I attended as a Sandtrooper.  Always a terrific event.  We had support from some other costumers as well.

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Troop 41: R2 and I were invited to a very special young man's 5th birthday party.  This little guy has autoimmune encephalitis...he has his days, but he's kicking it in the rear.  He wanted a Star Wars (bad guy!) character to come to his party...R2 and I jumped at the opportunity.  This kid was awesome.  I had R2 covered up under a blanket in his family room (obviously hard to hide him).  I made an entrance up his stairway in my Sandtrooper armor, he ran over to me, no fear, took me by the hand, and said "I found the droid you are looking for!".  Melted my heart.  He's 5, but he knows his Star Wars.  You should have heard him do Jabba and Salacious Crumb impressions.  He can also do a good Yoda.  Awesome troop.   I brought over a Jawa costume, he was definitely ready to sell some droids.

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Troop 43: February 22nd, 2019: Pack 910 of Chantilly, VA had a Star Wars themed Blue & Gold banquet.  R2 and I were invited to attend.  These young men were very well behaved, and the Scout Masters were wonderful to work with.  They did an outstanding job with organizing the event, and also with their creative decorating...specifically a death star hall entrance made out of paper.  This was a terrific event :)

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