Stormtroopers can read! Posted on 14 October 2009 | 9:40 am The Gateway Squad answered the call of First Book St. Louis to participate in the Big Read held in Clayton, Missouri on October 10, 2009. First Book provides new books to children in need, addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy access to books. Troops posed for pictures... [more]

Happy 4th Anniversary 70th Explorers! Posted on 5 October 2009 | 8:14 pm On October 2, 2009 the 70th Explorers Garrison celebrated its 4 year anniversary. Originally a squad of the Central Garrison, the 70th Explorers became an official garrison of the 501st Legion on October 2, 2005. There has been no stopping us from that point on. We have much to be proud of in the... [more]

As a part of the 501st Legion and 70th Explorers Garrison, we, the Gateway Squad, wish to continue the promotion and activities of the 501st Legion. We feel that the purpose of this squad is to promote strong friendships with local troopers and help pursue the idea of making the 501st Legion and 70th Explorers Garrison a household name. All activities of our squad have and will continue to build good relationships with local businesses, organizations, and individuals alike for mutual promotion, recruitment, and betterment of all our territory.