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49. Carry the Load 10k Walk, Clovis - 5/29 In the middle, between the 181st and the Jawa.

48. V-Town Roller Derby, Visalia - 5/13 Such proud parents. And then, the following year we're invited back and I see this flyer on Facebook: Look, Mom, I'm on the flyer!

47. Imperial Fanfest, Clovis - 5/6 On the right.

46. Star Wars Fans Blood Drive II - The Drive Strikes Back, Fresno - 5/6 I couldn't track down a shot of me in armor, so have a picture of the droid you're looking for built by one of our local R2D2 Builders.

45. Children's Hospital Run with the Heros, Madera - 4/22

44. Make-a-Wish for Nalynn, Fresno - 4/8 OT TK on the left. Naylnn was a nine year old little girl who left the hospital to spend her final days at home. Her wish was to meet her favorite character, Captain Phasma. A tall order (no pun intended) for sure. Many favors, phone calls, and one epic swag bag later, our Squad Leader got her a Phasma, on a few days' notice, no less. You could tell it took significant effort for her to even smile, but she beamed at each and every one of us when we invaded her bedroom, TFA aptly playing in on the TV in the background.

43. Able Advocates Pancake Breakfast, Fresno - 4/8 TK on the left, between the Scout and TIE.

42. Superhero Run, Fresno - 3/25 The answer to life, the universe, and everything. When we posed for this the thought hanging in all our heads was, "Let's count the ways this could go wrong..." Did I mention it had rained the night before, so the grass was really wet?

41. AniMe Con - Day 1, Fresno - 3/18 Finally joined the Kilted Trooper Brigade!

40. Tulare Sci Fi Con - Day 1, Tulare - 3/11 I couldn't find a shot of me in armor, but I worked the booth a ton that weekend. And check out that awesome booth!

39. Music of John Williams with the Stockton Symphony, Stockton - 2/25 Second from the right, standing (who are these crazy guys who can kneel?!)

38. 4-H Conference at Wonder Valley Ranch, Sanger - 1/28

37. Lemoore Naval Base Rogue One - Day 1, Lemoore - 1/20 First of 2017! Smack in the middle, next to Boba Fett.

36. Rogue One Premiere, Modesto - 12/17 A perfect way to end my first year of trooping. Second from the left. Another fine group of TKs! Second from the right.

35. Modesto Festival of Lights Parade, Modesto - 12/3 This is one of my favorite pictures.

34. Toys for Tots Marathon - Day 1, Fresno - 12/3 For the life of me I can't find a picture of me in costume at this one...

33. Central Valley Walk to End ALS, Fresno - 10/30 The clone couldn't sit with us. On the left, behind the TFA TIE Pilot.

32. Legends Comics Free Halloween Comic Book Day, Fresno - 10/29

31. Zoo Boo at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo - Day 3, Fresno - 10/28 Right side, next to Vader.

30. Zoo Boo at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo - Day 2, Fresno - 10/22 On the right, next to Vader.

29. Zoo Boo at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo - Day 1, Fresno - 10/21 On the far end.

28. ZappCon - Day 1, Fresno - 10/15

27. First Annual Fallen Heroes Car Show, Fresno - 10/1 Again with the trend, I'm the one in the very back, that you can just see my bucket... it was a real tight squeeze in there and it was a hot day. Wonderful time to feel claustrophobic for the first time. Epic photo right?

26. Make Matthew Smile, Stockton - 9/24 No pictures that I could find of this one, either. It was a last-minute thing put together by Soldiers of the Cross Motorcycle Club for a terminally ill Stockton boy, Matthew. He was a bit shell shocked at all the attention, but when the club presented him with an electric wheelchair, he didn't have much interest in us anymore, haha.

25. Weekend Blender (Fall), Fresno - 9/10 We were a huge hit at the nail salon. I'm the one who hesitated and thought, "Can I sit in those chairs in this armor?" and missed my shot at an open chair. Trend, as I said.