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May the force be with those Fort Hood kids

About 250 military children are expected for Jedi training this weekend at Fort Hood in Killeen. Robes and light sabers provided, but participants may show up in costumes of their own.
About 250 military children are expected for Jedi training this weekend at Fort Hood in Killeen. Robes and light sabers provided, but participants may show up in costumes of their own. Courtesy

Obi-Wan Kenobi is smiling.

The Fort Hood Exchange is offering military children a chance to receive Disney-approved Jedi training Saturday at the Fort Hood Clear Creek Main Store.

The training offered to children ages 4 to 12 will include training on the ways of the Force and how to wield a light saber.

Robes and light sabers will be provided.

The training comes just in time as the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story opens Dec. 16.

An estimated 250 children are expected at the event which also will include fully-costumed Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion, an international Star Wars costuming organization.

The event is sponsored by the Fort Hood Exchange, a group that provides family events for military families.

May the Force be with them all.

Domingo Ramirez Jr.: 817-390-7763, @mingoramirezjr

This story was originally published December 1, 2016 at 3:57 PM with the headline "May the force be with those Fort Hood kids."

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