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Spring Skills Tune-up
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Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans
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Read more: Welcome Home Vietnam VeteransAs 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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Read more: Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony – April 20thAt 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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American Legion Post 1187 Open House
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Read more: American Legion Post 1187 Open HouseJoin 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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Read more: Veterans, Make Your Voice HeardVeterans 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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Read more: Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation Guest SpeakerDuring 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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Post 1187 in the News!
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Read more: Post 1187 in the News!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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Post Meeting Tonight
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Read more: Post Meeting TonightReminder that our next meeting of American Legion Post 1187 will be tonight Thursday evening 16 March 2023 at Calf’s Lowell Ranch beginning at 7:00pm. Our guest speaker will be Jarrod Wildman with the Veterans Monument Foundation. Also, the Auxiliary will be serving Chili Dogs and all the trimmings. We […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Sedalia
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Read more: St. Patrick’s Day Parade in SedaliaContributed by Mike McNairy Spring is finally coming to Colorado! Post 1187 participated in Sedalia’s St Patrick’s Dayparade, an annual event we’ve lead for many years. It was a cool, sunny day and perfect for aparade. We had several members of the Post and Auxiliary present to carry flags and […]
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PACT Act Eligibility
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Read more: PACT Act EligibilityThe 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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