by larryw | Mar 22, 2024 | American Legion Post 178, Community
Curator Mark Witham (second from the left) escorted Larry Wilhelm, Terry Gilbert, and Ed Reed for a two-hour tour of the collection.
The Military Heritage Collection of North Texas is located Just a few miles southeast of Nevada, Texas (2021 population 1,331). Its multitude of military treasures are housed in numerous buildings at 20798 County Road 590, Nevada, TX 75173.
The collection includes an array of military vehicles, many of which operate, including troop carriers, tanks, Humvees, and motorcycles. Also included is a diverse collection of military uniforms spanning from WWI to the current day and an extensive collection of original artworks from many notable artists.
The collection curator, Mark Witham, oversees collections by managing the acquisition, preservation, and display of the artifacts. Mark began the collection more than ten years ago through various means, including government surplus purchases, contributions from contacts throughout the world, and simply donations through word of mouth.
For more information regarding tours and hours of operations, visit https://militaryheritagecollection.org.
by larryw | Mar 20, 2024 | Community
THE WALL THAT HEALS FRISCO
May 1 – 5
Grand Park
7275 Dallas Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(SW Corner North Tollway & Cotton Gin Rd)
Please help welcome The Wall That Heals to Frisco by volunteering to honor all who have served.
Set-up is April 30, from 2:00pm – 8:00pm and Take-down is on May 5, from 2:00pm – 8:00pm.
Volunteer training will take place on Wednesday, May 1 at 6 PM. Attendance is strongly encouraged. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift start time. All volunteers must be prepared for weather conditions. This event will take place RAIN or SHINE.
This exhibit is open 24 hours. Please use the link below to CAREFULLY review the available slots and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0449A9AB2CA2FB6-48593714-thewall#/
by larryw | Mar 20, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
Photo Caption: Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney recites proclamation to Vietnam War veterans.
American Legion Post 178 and VFW Post 2783 Vietnam veterans received a standing ovation at the March 19, 2024, Frisco City Council Meeting as Mayor Jeff Chaney cited a proclamation.
The proclamation honored the service and sacrifices of US Armed Forces personnel who were on active duty regardless of location from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. More than 9 million Americans served during that time, as well as, 2.7 million in Vietnam. More than 58,000 names are memorialized on a black granite wall in our Nation’s capital. 304,000 were wounded. 1,253 are Missing in Action (MIA), and 2,500 were Prisoners of War (POW).
Mayor Cheney declared that those who served their country deserved the heartfelt acknowledgment and profound gratitude of their countrymen. He urged all citizens to thank and honor all Vietnam veterans and their families who served their country faithfully and courageously and to show a generation of veterans the respect and support of a grateful nation.
Post 178 officers attending included Bill Drake, Terry Gilbert, Larry Wilhelm, Joanne Schumm, and Ed Reed.
More than 55% of the 425 members of the American Legion Post 178 are Vietnam War veterans.
by larryw | Mar 16, 2024 | American Legion Post 178, Color Guard
Within the last two months we have seen our ranks dwindle by three.
We have lost and will miss three steadfast participants in our Color Guard/ Honor Guard. So now have a shortage of Guard members.
We need your assistance to fill our ranks so we can accept requests from the community that ask our post to present the colors of our nation before their event.
This is not demanding work, and we can teach you if necessary.
We can even help with the procurement of uniforms, and we even have a few extra ones from the generous donations of members who have retired.
Please consider putting on the uniform again and show our neighbors what a privilege it is to be able to serve as we all have done before. Let them know what it is to be a proud AMERICAN!
Our guard is well known throughout Frisco and surrounding communities, and as far away as Dallas and Fort Worth. Each time our color/honor guard participates in an event, our post’s brand is enhanced.
Contact Bill Drake at 214-274-9955 for more information.
by larryw | Mar 16, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
At its March 4, 2024, Post Executive Committee meeting, Jose Torres, Sr., Post 178 Adjutant, was appointed as the 2024 Nominating Committee Chair.
The nominating committee will report member nominations at the May 20, 2024, membership meeting which precedes the annual election of officers at the June 17, 2024, membership meeting.
Members interested in running for any of the 2024 – 2025 thirteen officer positions, should contact Adjutant Torres at info@friscolegion.org or 914-645-3817.
by larryw | Mar 15, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
As you know The American Legion in now in our 4th year working with IndyCar and we will have the opportunity to participate in some NASCAR events in some areas of the country.
These events will be “Be The One” outreach events to meet veterans and their families to introduce them to our organization, as well as membership recruiting events.
This year there are no IndyCar events planned for Texas, but we will have 1 NASCAR event at Texas Motor Speedway in Ft Worth on April 12 – 14, 2024.
We will need to get 7 – 9 volunteers to work each day at the event. Please contact the Dept Adjutant Bill West at billw@txlegion.org if you wish to volunteer, we have to arrange for credentials and parking passes for the events.
Attire – Legion Branded polo/shirt, nice pants/shorts, comfortable closed-toed shoes and a Legion branded baseball cap which will be provided by National.
Hours – Friday and Saturday 8am – 5pm and Sunday 7am – 1pm.
Food and drinks can be purchased at the track from various vendors, and we will have water available at our booth.
Bill West
State Adjutant
