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National First Responders Day
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Read more: National First Responders DayNational First Responders Day, October 28th, is a time to honor the brave men and women who selflessly put their lives on the line to protect and serve our communities. This day was first officially recognized by Congress in 2019, although the idea had been in circulation for years prior. […]
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American Legion Legislative Alert
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Read more: American Legion Legislative AlertThis message is being shared from The American Legion Grassroots Action Center. Learn how to sign-up and support American Legion advocacy here. Once signed up, it takes just ONE click to write your Congressional Representatives. Two years ago, our soldiers and Marines heroically evacuated tens of thousands of Afghan allies […]
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Post Birthday Banquet & Honorees
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Read more: Post Birthday Banquet & HonoreesOn Saturday October 14th, 2023, the American Legion Harry C. Miller Post 1187 held our annual Birthday Banquet during which we celebrate the Post’s founding. We also paid tribute to the men and women who serve our community – Castle Rock Police, Castle Rock Fire and Rescue, and Douglas County […]
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October Speaker Info – Wreaths Across America
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Read more: October Speaker Info – Wreaths Across AmericaReminder to all Legionnaires that our next regular Post meeting is on October 19th at 7 PM. Our speaker this month is a representative from Wreaths Across America. Their Mission is: Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom. Our volunteers are the beating […]
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Recent Post 1187 Coverage
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Read more: Recent Post 1187 CoveragePost 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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September Speaker Info – Todd Kramer
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Read more: September Speaker Info – Todd KramerReminder to all Legionnaires that our next regular Post meeting is on September 21st at 7 PM. Our speaker this month is Todd Kramer from Warrior Now / Veterans Treatment Court. Todd’s military career started in the early 80’s, serving as a Security Police/Law Enforcement Specialist in the USAF. After that […]
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American Legion Post 1187 Update
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Read more: American Legion Post 1187 UpdateCastle 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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Annual Picnic 2023
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Read more: Annual Picnic 2023American Legion Post 1187 held our Annual Picnic this past Saturday, and we are grateful for such a large turnout of the members and the members of the Auxiliary. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves, and we look forward to seeing you again next month.
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Read more: Veterans Honored at the Douglas County Fair & RodeoFriday 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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Flag Day
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Read more: Flag DayToday is Flag Day which commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. So fly the flag proudly! And learn more about the history of Flag Day here. Today is also a good day to learn about our flag, how to properly […]
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