About the Great Lakes Garrison

Great Lakes Garrison is a subdivision of the 501st Legion, the premier Imperial Star Wars costuming group in the world. GLG operates in the state of Michigan and was originally a part of the venerable Midwest Garrison as "Michigan Squad."

GLG provides a network for Star Wars fans in Michigan to build and work on Star Wars props and costumes, and serves the community and various charity organizations. Some of the charities and communities that GLG has worked with include:

  • Make-A-Wish Foundation
  • Children's Miracle Network
  • West Michigan Whitecaps
  • Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation
  • Care House of Mt. Clemens
  • The Ronald McDonald House
  • SCAMP
  • City of Sterling Heights
  • American Cancer Society
  • Toys for Tots

Mission Statement
To further the aims of the 501st Legion by promoting the magic of Star Wars in the State of Michigan. To entertain fans of all ages, represent the community, and bring the Star Wars universe to life through our authentic-looking costumes. To serve the Legion members of Michigan efficiently by providing geographically accessible leadership that has knowledge and familiarity of the local region.

Garrison Officers

Commanding Officer
Dave Gates
Legion ID: 8875
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Executive Officer
Robert Amid
Legion ID: 2125
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Garrison Membership Liaison
Eric Alexander
Legion ID: 7794
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Garrison Web Liaison
Scott Withers
Legion ID: 1491
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Webmaster
Rome Ohnui
Legion ID: 1800
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Garrison Merchandise Officer
Rob Brang
Legion ID: 2280
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Garrison Charity Representative
Lou Rodriquez
Legion ID: 3433
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Garrison Ambassador
John Blizzard
Legion ID: 8192
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Garrison Ambassador
Anton Wagensomer
Legion ID: 7195
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Upcoming Events
Sat., 9/4: Fantasy Expo and Show (Durand, MI)
This Fantasy/SciFi Expo Show is a veterans fundraiser event. It will have guest authors, artists,vendors and dealers.

Sat., 9/11: DK Books "Star Wars Blueprints" (Novi, MI)
At Comic City, Novi

Sat., 9/18: Concert Event (Clarkston, MI)

Sun., 10/17: Special Olympics Amazing Race (Rochester, MI)
Downtown Rochester from 8:00am - 3:00pm

Sat., 12/18: Muskegon Lumberjacks Star Wars Night (Muskegon, MI)


501st Legion
Neighboring Garrisons
Midwest Garrison
Illinois
Wisconsin Garrison
Wisconsin
Ohio Garrison
Ohio
Bloodfin Garrison
Indiana
Canadian Garrison
Eastern, Northern Canada
Great Lakes Base
Rebel Legion - Michigan & Ohio



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 is Lucasfilm's preferred Imperial costuming group. Star Wars, its characters, costumes, and all associated items are the intellectual property of Lucasfilm. © 2010 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.