501st Legion UK Garrison 2026–2027 Command Staff announcement graphic featuring Darth Vader and leadership team list

501st Legion UK Garrison Reveals New Command Staff for 2026–2027

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The 501st Legion UK Garrison, one of the largest Star Wars cosplay groups in the world, has officially unveiled its command staff for the 2026–2027 term, introducing the team that will help lead one of the most recognizable Star Wars costuming communities in the world over the next year.

The announcement was shared via the garrison’s official social media channels, offering fans and members a first look at the volunteers stepping into leadership roles across events, public relations, membership, and more.

According to the post, the newly announced leadership team is looking ahead to a busy year supporting members, local communities, and the broader 501st Legion worldwide.

Meet the 2026–2027 Command Team

Leading the UK Garrison as Commanding Officer (CO) is Jo Overton, supported by Executive Officer (XO) Kevin Rankin and Rebel Executive Officer (RXO) Stephen Robb.

They’ll be joined by a wide support network of staff covering everything from armor standards to events and public outreach:

  • Chief Armourer: Steve Dredge
  • Events Lead: Mark Ward
  • PR Lead: Ryan Barlow
  • GMBO: Craig Bean, Gaz Illidge and Ryan Barlow
  • Safeguarding: Phil Hill
  • Diversity and Accessibility: Liz Springs
  • GML: Martyn Fennell and Wez Burns
  • Web Team: Stuart Collier and Wayne Allen
  • GWL: Josh Archer
  • Treasury Team: Loz Bevan and Sally Finlayson

The newly announced team will serve throughout the 2026–2027 cycle, helping coordinate appearances, charity work, and fan engagement across the UK.

Serving the Community Through Star Wars

With Star Wars fan groups continuing to grow worldwide, the 501st Legion remains one of the most recognizable and respected communities in the galaxy. The 501st Legion and its UK Garrison are known globally for bringing screen-accurate Star Wars costumes to life at conventions, charity events, hospital visits, and fan gatherings. Their mission goes beyond cosplay — members regularly support charitable causes and community initiatives through appearances and fundraising.

Each new command staff cycle ensures that events run smoothly and that the organization continues its tradition of using Star Wars fandom as a force for good.

With a fresh leadership team now in place, the UK Garrison is gearing up for another year of troop deployments, charity appearances, and galactic-level fan service across the United Kingdom and beyond.

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