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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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  • Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans

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    As part of the ongoing Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration, our Post held a pinning ceremony for our Vietnam War era Veterans. The ceremony was conducted by retired Army Colonel Robin Lynch with the Military Legacy Foundation. The Vietnam Veterans Lapel Pins are part of the commemoration program and are […]

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  • Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony – April 20th

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    At our upcoming monthly meeting on April 20th, our speaker will be retired Army Colonel Robin Lynch with the Military Legacy Foundation.  In addition to speaking on behalf of the non-profit she chairs she also plans to perform a pinning ceremony for any Vietnam era Veterans in our post.  You need not […]

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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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  • Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation Guest Speaker

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    During March’s regular American Legion Post 1187 meeting, our guest speaker was Jerrod Wildman, the President of the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation (DCVMF). He’s also a Legion member and Rider. The DCVMF is a non-profit organization originally set up to establish “Freedoms Keeper” plaza on 4th and Wilcox in front of […]

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  • Commander’s Corner: Vietnam War Veterans Day

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    The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was signed into law by 45th U.S. President Donald J. Trump, designating every March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This special day joins six other military-centric annual observances codified in Title 4 of the United States Code §6, among them Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans […]

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  • Did you Know? Veterans more likely to have IBS.

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    Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an uncomfortable condition characterized by abdominal discomfort associated with altered bowel movements, that may be caused by a disturbance in the way the gut, brain, and nervous system interact. Recent studies have shown that Veterans, especially Veterans with anxiety or PTSD, have a higher incidence […]

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  • Irish-American Hero – Thomas Francis Meagher

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    On this St Patrick’s Day, it is perhaps fitting to share the story of one of the most important and accomplished Irish-Americans you may never have heard about, Thomas Francis Meagher (pronounced Maar.) His full story is told in Timothy Egan’s The Immortal Irishman: The Irish Revolutionary Who Became an […]

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  • PACT Act Eligibility

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    Join us for a free presentation to find out more about the PACT Act and how it may effect your VA benefits.

    The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions the VA assumes (or “presumes”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law […]

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