by larryw | Aug 7, 2021 | American Legion Post 178
On August 7, Purple Heart Day, the nation pauses to acknowledge and remember the sacrifices made by brave people in the military.
The Purple Heart medal is presented to service members who have been wounded or killed because of enemy action. A Purple Heart is a solemn distinction and means a service member has sacrificed themselves, or paid the ultimate price, while in the line of duty.
According to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, more than 1.8 million Purple Heart medals have been presented to members since the award was created in 1782.
On Purple Heart Day, honor those who have received the Purple Heart medal. Post 178 has numerous veterans who are Purple Heart recipients. Post 178 is proud to be a “Purple Heart Post.’
by larryw | Aug 6, 2021 | Anniversary, Community, Memorial, Press Release
Please save the date to join the City of Frisco and the Frisco Garden Club on September 11 at 6 p.m. for the 20-Year Remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The ceremony will be at Freedom Meadow in Warren Sports Complex, located at 7599 Eldorado Pkwy. The annual remembrance honors the memory of those who died in the attacks on September 11, 2001.
by larryw | Aug 4, 2021 | Boys and Girls State, Press Release, Recognitions
Thomas Davies, a 2021 Boys Nation Senator, attended the event in Washington, D. C.
Thomas Davies, an incoming senior at Wakeland High School, was recently selected, along with eighteen other delegates from Frisco ISD high schools and private schools, by American Legion Peter J Courcy Post 178 to attend Texas Boys State. All actively participated virtually and completed the week-long educational program of local and state government instruction to graduate as Texas Boys Statesmen.
Thomas was also selected as a senator from more than six hundred Texas Boys State delegates to attend the 2021 American Legion Boys Nation in Washington, D.C. He was one of one hundred Boys Nation senators selected from more than 20,000 Boys State Statesmen from across the nation.
In Washington, Senators received an education on the structure and function of federal government, introduced legislation, organized party platforms and conventions, and participated in the election of officers. Senators were exposed to the proper method of handling bills according to U.S. Senate rules. The week of government training combined lectures and forums with visits to federal agencies, institutions, memorials, and historical spots in and around Washington. During a visit to Capitol Hill, Boys Nation Senators also met with elected officials from their home states.
by larryw | Aug 4, 2021 | Coast Guard
Each August 4 the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its birthday.
The Coast Guard is one of America’s five armed forces and traces its founding to Aug. 4, 1790, when the first Congress authorized the construction of 10 vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws, prevent smuggling, and protect the collection of federal revenue. Responsibilities added over the years included humanitarian duties such as aiding mariners in distress.
The service received its present name in 1915 when the Revenue Cutter Service merged with the U.S. Life-Saving Service to form a single maritime service dedicated to the safety of life at sea and enforcing the nation’s maritime laws.
The Coast Guard is a multi-mission, maritime, military service, and the smallest of the five Armed Services. Its mission is to protect the public, the environment and U.S. economic interests in the nation’s waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime region as required to support national security.
by larryw | Aug 3, 2021 | Health
Toxic Burn Pit in Southwest Asia
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently created a fast-track to disability compensation for certain veterans who developed asthma, rhinitis or sinusitis because of their exposure to burn pits during overseas deployments.
The VA announced it will now process disability claims for those conditions on a presumptive basis, which lowers the amount of evidence that veterans must provide to receive benefits.
For more information visit:
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/08/02/some-veterans-exposed-toxics-burn-pits-have-compensation-fast-tracked-va.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1627939587
by larryw | Aug 1, 2021 | American Legion Post 178, Community
August is Antiterrorism Month, which is designed to raise awareness not only of the threat of terrorism, but also to encourage regular vigilance and communication to report potential threats.
What Activities Do I Report?
- People drawing or measuring important buildings
- Strangers asking questions about security forces or security procedures
- A briefcase, suitcase, backpack, or package left behind
- Cars or trucks left in “No Parking” zones in front of important buildings
- Intruders found in secure areas
- A person wearing clothes that are too big and bulky and/or too hot for the weather
- Chemical smells or fumes that worry you
- Questions about sensitive information, such as building blueprints, security plans or VIP travel schedules without a right or need to know
- Purchasing supplies or equipment that can be used to make bombs or weapons or purchasing uniforms without having the proper credentials
“If you see something, say something” is common theme when it comes to terrorism awareness, and that is being strongly emphasized in August. Trust your instincts; if a behavior or activity makes you feel uncomfortable, REPORT IT.
Kinds of behavior to be wary:
- People drawing or measuring important buildings
- strangers asking questions about security forces and security procedures
- An unattended briefcase, suitcase, backpack, or package
- Cars or trucks left in No Parking zones in front of important buildings
- Intruders found in secure areas
- A person wearing clothes that are too big and bulky and/or too hot for the weather
- Chemical smells or fumes that worry you
- A person who is asking questions about sensitive information such as building blueprints, security plans, or VIP schedules without a right or need to know
These reminders may sound familiar; they are the same types of things posted in airports, train stations, and bus terminals. Antiterrorism Awareness Month is designed to bring these reminders back into the spotlight, serving as a reminder that we live in times which require this added watchfulness.
