Raymond Cage and wife Angela at the Texas Senior Games on Saturday in San Antonio.
See the race, it was a very close finish! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fLPZzcyIYcOAn58r3HfogwlGo8E2eTdH/view?usp=sharing
On March 25, 2026, we honor our distinguished service men who collectively embody the values that we as a country strive to uphold – courage, bravery and the desire and dedication to what is right in the midst of life’s most difficult circumstances.
National Medal of Honor Day was established by Congress as National Medal of Honor Day to “foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor recipients.” There are over 3,511 recipients who have received the Medal of Honor since the Civil War.
During its March 2026 membership meeting, Post 178 welcomed Jake Hambrick who recently obtained his Eagle Scout rank. Jake began his scouting career in the third grade to have fun.
The Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the BSA Scouts program. Since its inception in 1911, only 4% of scouts have earned the rank. Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges, 13 are required while the scout chooses the remainder. The scout must also complete the 32-page BSA Eagle Scout Service Project workbook. After obtaining leadership approval, the scout must plan, organize, lead, and manage the project.
In mid-2025, Jake initially contacted Ed Reed, Immediate Past Commander, to solicit project ideas. Jake had a life-long passion of history and wanted to honor the chosen beneficiary, the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham, Texas. He named it the Freedom Project: “A Picnic Table with a Purpose.”
His project included designing and building an eight-foot picnic table with removable benches, as well as organizing and gathering personal hygiene items for the veterans. Upon completion, Jake also arranged delivery of both items.
Jake is currently a senior at the Wakeland High School where he has actively participated in its Wolverine football program, held multiple officer positions in the Young Men’s Service League and volunteered in Wreaths Across America.
After graduation, Jake plans to attend Southern Methodist University to study finance and economics. Jake is the eldest son of Brooke and Wade Hambrick.
Commander Joanne Schumm presented a Good Citizen Citation Certificate and a Post 178 commemorative coin to Jake for sharing his Eagle Scout project details. Post 178 congratulates Jake for his rank attainment and wishes him many future successes.
Anoushka Rai, a junior at Independence High School and 1 of 4 scholarship winners of the Frisco Post 178 Oratorical contest this past December, was the winner of the Department (State) contest on February 16, 2026.
Anoushka had previously won the District and Division contests and advanced to the Texas finals. She now advances to the National contest this May where she will compete for the $25,000 scholarship. Thus far she has accumulated over $4,000 in scholarships through the competition ladder. This is a significant accomplishment.
Anoushka has distinguished herself as an accomplished speaker and done so with poise. grace and style. We know you all will join us in congratulating her on this great milestone accomplishment, and wish her all the best in the National competition.
Anoushka has represented herself, her family, school, community, and Post 178 with a high degree of maturity and class that make us all proud.
We will be rooting for her at National competition.
March 27, 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Allen Senior Recreation Center
451 St Mary Drive, Allen, TX 75002 United
Join us in Frisco to celebrate the holidays and honor our VFW and AL Color Guards!
December 12 | 6pm – 9pm
Frisco Gun Club – 6565 Eldorado Pkwy Frisco