American Legion, Friends & Family, of Colorado

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The big bash on the 4th of July. Plan to join us for once in lifetime time celebration of America, Colorado and post 197...
06/16/2026

The big bash on the 4th of July. Plan to join us for once in lifetime time celebration of America, Colorado and post 1976.

06/14/2026

The American Legion has released its new flag web platform in time for Flag Day on June 14. The user-friendly page has everything you need to teach flag education, etiquette and respect, to purchase flags, and to have all your flag questions answered. 

14th Annual Veterans car show was a hit! We want to thank Battlin' Betties Colorado Platoon American Legion, Friends & F...
06/14/2026

14th Annual Veterans car show was a hit! We want to thank Battlin' Betties Colorado Platoon American Legion, Friends & Family, of Colorado, The Honor Bell Foundation and Hero's Pizzeria & Tavern for all the help with a great event. Along with great staff at CLC Fitzsimmons. We cooked over 400 meals for the car show and center. Thank you volunteers!

06/14/2026

Today, we celebrate the birthday of the United States Army and honor the soldiers who have defended our nation since 1775.

From the Revolutionary War to today's missions around the globe, generations of Army soldiers have answered the call with an unwavering commitment to duty.

To all who have worn the Army uniform: thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Happy 251st Birthday, Army!

06/12/2026

Today is Women Veterans Recognition Day.

From serving in disguise to leading at the highest levels, women have always answered the call to serve. Let us recognize the generations of women whose courage, skill and sacrifice helped shape our nation’s military history.

During the Revolutionary War, women served as nurses, cooks, messengers and spies—and some entered battle disguised as men. One of those who later broke an extraordinary barrier was Cathay Williams, the first documented Black woman to enlist in the U.S. Army and the only known female Buffalo Soldier. Serving under the name William Cathay in 1866, she did what women were not officially permitted to do. Her last known home was in Trinidad, Colorado.

During World War II, hundreds of thousands of women served through organizations such as the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, later the Women’s Army Corps, and the Navy’s WAVES. They worked in communications, intelligence, medicine, aviation, administration and countless other positions essential to the war effort.

A major turning point came in 1948, when the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act allowed women to serve as permanent members of the Armed Forces. Even then, their numbers, promotions and assignments remained restricted. Those barriers continued to fall over the following decades, with all military occupations officially opened to women in 2015.

Here in Colorado, Maj. Gen. Laura Clellan continued that legacy of firsts. She became the Colorado National Guard’s first female general officer and, in 2020, the first woman to lead the Colorado National Guard.

Following the opening of infantry positions to women, 2nd Lt. Wednesday Nelson became the Colorado Army National Guard’s first female infantry officer—another important milestone in the long journey toward full military integration.

From the WAACs and WAVES to the women serving in infantry, aviation, medicine, special operations, command and every field today, women have served with courage and distinction—even when their contributions were overlooked or their opportunities limited.

Veterans Life Magazine has been privileged to share the stories of women veterans in our past issues. We invite you to explore those issues at veteranslifemagazine.com and learn more about the women whose service, leadership and lives continue to inspire us.

Today, we honor all women veterans: those who opened doors, those who walked through them and those who continue creating opportunities for the generations who will follow.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

06/12/2026

🇺🇸 Let's get our RED on! 🇺🇸

06/12/2026

The right hire can change everything.

Register to be part of our upcoming Hiring Mixer and connect with Colorado veterans whose experience has shaped them into adaptable leaders, strong teammates and effective problem-solvers.

📅 Thursday, June 18
🔗 RSVP via https://bit.ly/4syWYTK

06/07/2026

We are just a week away from the 14th annual Veteran car show at CLC at Fitzsimmons. Joining us the, Honor Bell Foundation, Battlin' Betties Colorado Platoon and rickshaw rides. We have several vendors along with Post 1976 and District 6 cooking Hamburgers and hot dogs. Show starts at 9 am. Will last until noonish.

Followed by Flag Day at TREA Chapter 39 at 430 pm.

Fundraising meal will be brisket by 5th Capital brewing and BBQ starting at 530 pm.

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