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Armed Forces Day this Saturday
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Read more: Armed Forces Day this SaturdayWhile May is most often associated with Mothers Day and Memorial Day, it also is the month we celebrate Armed Forces Day – this Saturday May 20th, 2023 in fact. This day is dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who serve in our Armed Forces, protecting our Nation […]
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Remembering Karma-52
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Read more: Remembering Karma-52Contributed by Dave Giboo. With May here, most of us begin thinking about our plans for the summer. Whether it involves a well-deserved trip, home & garden projects or just a reprieve from shoveling snow May signifies the beginning of an inviting summer season. However, May also signals a time of reflection […]
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Veteran Interest Survey
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Read more: Veteran Interest SurveyAmerican Legion Post 1187 here in Castle Rock is interested in learning more about our local Veterans’ needs and interests. Please consider taking this survey, it should just take a few minutes and we won’t get your personal info unless you choose to share it. https://forms.gle/1Tq1BTbCdhUC26b57
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Post 1187 Members Honored
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Read more: Post 1187 Members HonoredOn 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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Post 1187 Armed Forces Banquet Speaker Info
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Read more: Post 1187 Armed Forces Banquet Speaker InfoAmerican Legion Post 1187 will hold our annual Armed Forces Banquet on May 20th, and this year’s program will be provided by Robert Hampton with the Patriot Chest Program from the Sons of the American Revolution. The Colorado Society Sons of the American Revolution for several years have sent Continental […]
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May Speaker Info – Folds of Honor
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Read more: May Speaker Info – Folds of HonorDuring our regular May meeting on May 18th at 7 PM, American Legion Post 1187 will welcome Tim Swanson from Folds of Honor as our monthly speaker. Tim Swanson has been teaching high school since 1999 and his most current position is with Cherry Creek School District. Raised in Colorado […]
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Military Child’s Table Setting Ceremony
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Read more: Military Child’s Table Setting CeremonyApril is Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, the Month of the Military Child is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices and […]
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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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