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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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6th Annual VetFest Booth Signup
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Read more: 6th Annual VetFest Booth SignupPost 1187 Legionnaires, we will be manning a vendor booth at the 6th Annual VetFest from 11am to 5 pm on Saturday July 8, 2023 and we need volunteers to sign up and help represent our Post to Castle Rock Veterans. Below is the current openings – click here to […]
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Memorial Day Ceremony in the News.
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Read more: Memorial Day Ceremony in the News.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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June Speaker Info – Team Red, White & Blue
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Read more: June Speaker Info – Team Red, White & BlueReminder to all Legionnaires that our next regular Post meeting is on June 15th at 7 PM. Our speaker this month is John Reyes, the Colorado State Coordinator for Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB). Team RWB believe that Veterans are America’s most resilient citizens — and it’s time […]
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