by Frisco Legion | Aug 11, 2020 | Community, Recognitions
Congressman Michael Burgess will accept Congressional Veteran Commendation nominations from the 26th Congressional District (primarily Denton County). The submission deadline is September 17, 2020. The Congressional Veteran Commendation was created to honor distinguished veterans.
To nominate a local veteran for the 2020 Congressional Veteran Commendation, the completed nomination form, along with additional information pertaining to the veteran’s service, should be returned to 2000 S. Stemmons Frwy., Suite 200, Lake Dallas, TX 75056. Nominated veterans must currently reside in the 26th District of Texas, served the nation honorably during their military career, and subsequently demonstrated dedication to their community.
A nomination form is available at http://burgess.house.gov. Questions may be referred to Deputy District Director, Robin Vaughan, at 940-497-5031 or robin.vaughan@mail.house.gov
by Frisco Legion | Aug 7, 2018 | American Legion Post 178, Anniversary
The 2019 issue of the Harris Farmer’s Almanac salutes The American Legion with a one-page article recognizing the organization’s 100th anniversary. Now on sale nationally, the annual collection of weather forecasts, notable events, predictions, gardening hints and more also profiles in the same issue Moina Michael, the so-called “Poppy Lady” who fueled U.S. attention on the flower and its meaning as a symbol for the fallen of World War I.
In the article “A Salute to The American Legion,” writer Veda Boyd Jones notes several of the organization’s accomplishments over the last century, including American Legion Baseball, Boys State, establishment of the Veterans Bureau, predecessor to the VA, and the 1944 GI Bill, as well as the Legion’s support for the most recent update of it, the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017.
Read more on the American Legion’s website.
by Frisco Legion | Jul 31, 2018 | American Legion Post 178, Army, Navy
Pack 12 Wolf Den earned their Hometown Hero Award by learning about their Hometown Heroes, their jobs, what they did and what they loved about their job. The Hometown Heroes consisted of Army and Navy recruiters, American Legion Post veterans, Frisco PD and Frisco Fire.
Pack 12 Wolf Den Cub Scouts, left to right: Hudson Brassfield Ethan Schuller JP crosier.
American Legion Post 178 members attending were L-R Ed Mendlik, Stuart Sax, James Trombley & Dave Fautheree.
by Frisco Legion | Jul 31, 2018 | American Legion Post 178, Boys and Girls State
During the July, 2018 Membership Meeting, four Boy Statesmen told the membership about their experiences during the 2018 Texas Boys State, and thanked the Membership for allowing them to participate in such a great experience.
From Left to Right: Eric Wu (Frisco H.S.), Carter Yates (Frisco H.S.), Ryan Chen (Centennial H.S.) and Chase Attanasio (Wakeland H.S.)
by Frisco Legion | Jul 23, 2018 | Events, Training
The Agile for Patriots Program is a free Agile and Scrum training, certification and practical application for veterans and their spouses who want to explore a career in Agile Software Delivery. There is limited space in the program. In order to provide this program to you at no cost, we expect your full commitment if selected.
Friday, August 10, 2018
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM CDT
For more information and to register, follow this link.
by Frisco Legion | Jul 7, 2018 | American Legion Post 178, Events
Saturday, July 28th at the Frisco Athletic Center
