News and Updates

  • Castle Rock VA Clinic Groundbreaking

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    Join American Legion Harry C. Miller Post 1187, VA and local officials and other dignitaries for the much anticipated groundbreaking for the new VA outpatient clinic in Castle Rock that will provide primary care services to Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. This will greatly benefit Douglas County Veterans and make […]

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  • Members, new online hours reporting

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    Fellow Legionnaires, we now have an online form for reporting all your service hours. Scan or click on the QR code to access our volunteer hours reporting form, or click this link. This is also available off the Members page. We encourage everyone who volunteers at any events to log […]

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  • Recent Post 1187 Coverage

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    Post 1187’s own Commander, Mike McNairy, and member Jarrod Wildman (also DCVMF Chairman), were both quoted in a recent piece on Why Veterans Choose to Move to Castle Rock on Livability.com.

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  • American Legion Post 1187 Update

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    Castle Rock and surrounding communities, you may have seen or read the news the American Legion Department of Colorado has had its charter suspended. While the Department’s Charter has been suspended for at least a year, we want to assure our American Legion members, Veteran Community, and the greater Castle […]

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  • Veterans Honored at the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo

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    Friday August 4th was Military Appreciation night at the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo, and several local Veterans were honored with recognition at the rodeo. These included American Legion Post 1187 members, including District 6 Commander and Post 1187 Finance Officer Wayne Turner, Post 1187 Commander Mike McNairy, and Post 1187 Jr. Vice Commander Keith…

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  • Memorial Day Ceremony in the News.

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    On Saturday May 27th, members of Post 1187 supported and participated in a remembrance ceremony along with Gold Star families, other Veterans, and local members of the military. The Veterans Memorial Day Tribute organization has held a ceremony remembering those who put their lives on the line for the country […]

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  • Post 1187 Members Honored

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    On April 22, the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony where they recognize its members for their achievements over the last year.  Post 1187 is honored to have two of our members receive recognition this year! The Small Business of the Year award went […]

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  • American Legion Post 1187 Open House

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    Join members of the American Legion Post 1187, Castle Rock’s hometown Legion post, to learn about all the American Legion has to offer Veteran and the community of Castle Rock. April 22nd, 2023 from 10 AM to 2 PM at CALF’s Lowell Ranch, 2330 I-25, Castle Rock, CO 80104 We’re […]

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  • Veterans, Make Your Voice Heard

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    Veterans benefits are once again in the crosshairs, with the Washington Post’s April 3 editiorial arguing for means testing VA Disability. Whether you are a member of the American Legion or not, our advocacy efforts in Congress and Statehouses nationwide fight for all Veterans. And while the VA Secretary has […]

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  • Post 1187 in the News!

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    Colorado Community Media recently covered The American Legion Harry C. Miller Post 1187’s awarding of the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year to Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s Deputy Tammy Bozarth, and the Firefighter of the Year to Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department’s Casey Venafro. In late January, the Post 1187 […]

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