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  • Veteran Interest Survey

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    American 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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    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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  • Post 1187 Armed Forces Banquet Speaker Info

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    American 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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    During 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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  • 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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  • American Legion Post 1187 Open House

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    Join 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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    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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  • 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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