Recording Date: Jan 24, 2026

Release date: Feb 5th, 2026

Mike Hinton, TK-5351 from Garrison Carida with….

Chris Nitro, TR-82065 from the Northeast Remnant Garrison

Mikey Bouchereau, TB-60614 from the Bluegrass Garrison

Matt Schraeder, TB-99920 from Starkiller Garrison.

and I’m Anthony “AP” Pizzuto, SL-22381 from the Northeast Remnant Garrison

as of Jan 24, 2026 we have 12,885 active members and 33,703 approved costumes

Newest CRLs - https://www.501st.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=91327&hilit=crl&start=400

TotM/CotQ - https://www.501st.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=206

• The CotQ 

• The Crew that organized TrooperFest

• https://www.501st.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=206&t=116327

• The TotM was Luis Dicara DS-89889 from the Death Star Garrison in Brazil

• Did 8 troops in December, including a hospital visit, a Christmas party that hosted 800 kids, an event for kids with special needs, and a Christmas parade, which he organized.

HM/FotL - https://www.501st.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=67

• HM Alistair Petrie was inducted on 10/16/25 by Darren Green BH-21072 and sponsored by the UK Garrison. Alistair Petrie portrayed General Davits Draven in Rogue One & Andor.

• HM Genevieve O’Reilly was inducted on 10/16/25 by Darren Green BH-21072 and sponsored by the UK Garrison. Genevieve O’Relly portrayed Mon Mothma across several Star Wars movies and shows.

Mission Reports

Upcoming Events 

•  Star Wars podcast day Feb 7th

Misc & Wrap-up

Attention all 501st Legion members, the time has come to shape the future of our organization! Remember, the 501st runs on the troopers who step up, serve, and keep the mission moving!

We’re now accepting nominations so if you know someone who leads with the passion of a hangry Gundark, supports the team like an overprotective Grand Moff, and wants to make Palpatine proud by representing the Empire then nominate them!

Nominations are open until February 6th at 11:59UTC, followed by a Q&A session, closing statements and most importantly, voting begins on February 13th at 12:01am UTC and ends on February 17th at 11:59pm UTC.

Visit 501st.com/elections for more info.

Matt, I’m tossing it to you to share our dedications.

Dedication: 

Member Memorials: https://www.501st.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=290

This episode of the 501stCast is dedicated to :

• Mark Templeton TK-69323 of Capital City Garrison

• Sharon Hertzig TK-1958 of Alabama Garrison 

• Jake Simonds SL-88993 of Oklahoma Garrison

Buckets off to all the troopers, their families and friends. We solemnly enter their names into our Hall of Eternal Legionaries.

Website Reminders & Final Wrap-up 

As a reminder, we’re reactivating our online presence, where you can post your feedback and comments and listen to previous episodes of the show. 

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Shout Out - 

• Julian Nunn ID 46306 - Golden Gate Garrison

• Jamie Tobitt ID 67076 - Imperial Sands Garrison

• Paul Herbert ID 12775 - Imperial Scottish Garrison

• William Rohihill ID 29192 - North East Remnant Garrison

• Anthony  Welling ID 2066 - Starkiller Garrison

• Jase Fox ID 5548 UK garrison

• Kevin Brown ID 33151 Southern Cross Garrison

• Jason Brash ID 86557 Desert Scorpion Garrion

• Kevin Martinez ID 71689 Northeast Remnant Garrion 

• Thomas Felton ID 41961 UK Garrison

Disclaimer:

The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by Star Wars fans. While it is not sponsored by Lucasfilm Ltd. it follows generally accepted ground rules for Star wars fan groups. Star Wars, its characters, costumes, and all associated items are the intellectual property of Lucasfilm. Copyright & Trademark Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.