Make plans to attend the American Legion Post 21POW/MIA Recognition Sunset Ceremony on Sunday September 21 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Stewart Creek Park 3700 Sparks Rd, The Colony, TX 75056.
Guest Speaker
Chaplain, Lt Col Nathan Tucker
136th AW Wing Chaplain
Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base
Volunteer Alicia and Tom Evers of Tyler, Texas along with Chaplain Outland assisted Camp Mystic relief efforts.
Dale Outland is no stranger to being called to provide emotional and spiritual support to families and Post 178 veterans who have dealt with tragedy. As post chaplain he completes buddy checks with members who are experiencing major health problems, giving them words of comfort.
Chaplain Outland, who is a 14-year U.S. Army infantry veteran, is also a former disaster chaplain volunteer for the Austin Disaster Relief Network. As a disaster chaplain he has assisted in providing services and resources to families affected by hurricanes in South Texas.
After his military service, he served 23 years as a Mississippi police officer and 10 years in the MS State Guard, attaining the rank of Command Sergeant Major. As the result of major hurricanes, he helped provide police security and safety operations for Red Cross shelters.
Additionally, as a disaster chaplain volunteer for the Crisis Response Ministry of Collin County Law Enforcement he recently answered the call to deploy to the Kerrville, Texas flood area. He was contacted in July to assist families and first responder volunteers affected by the recent disastrous flooding of the Guadalupe River. He was assigned to the Camp Mystic site near Hunt, Tx. During his weeklong stay, he frequently met and prayed with parents, families and friends of flood victims, as well as volunteer responders, to provide spiritual and emotional support.
Chaplain Outland shared that it was tremendously sad to see the extent of the devastation and loss of life, but he felt grateful to share the word and strength of God’s blessings.
American Legion, Peter J Courcy Post 178, is proud to be a Purple Heart Post.
National Purple Heart Day is observed each year on August 7, honoring those U.S. service members who have been wounded or killed while serving under enemy action.
The origins of Purple Heart Day trace back to August 7, 1782, when General George Washington established the Badge of Military Merit, the forerunner to the modern Purple Heart. Though awarded sparingly during the Revolutionary War, it symbolized Washington’s intent to recognize valor and devotion among enlisted soldiers.
L-R: Mike Olivarez: 4th District Commander, Joanne Schumm: Post Commander, Terry Gilbert: Vice Commander – Programs, Larry Wilhelm: Member-at-Large, Mark Hurlen: Vice Commander – Membership / Historian, Thor Anderson: Vice Commander – Post Activities, Bill Drake: Sergeant-at-Arms, David Grandfield: Member-at-Large, Delmon Outland: Chaplain, Jose Torres, Sr.: Adjutant. Not pictured: Hiram Sasser: Judge Advocate, Fred Rogers: Service Officer, Ed Mendlik: Member-at-Large. Ed Reed: Past Commander
The election of our 2025-2026 Post Executive Committee officers was held at our Membership Meeting on June 16, 2025. 4th District Commander: Mike Olivarez installed the new officers.
Lazy Dog Plano is hosting a fundraiser for American Legion Post 178, Frisco TX. This is only at the Lazy Dog located at 8401 Preston Rd, Plano, TX 75024 .
Be sure to tell your server you are here to support the American Legion to have them properly apply the donation.
Thank you!
American Legion Fundraiser
On June 14th, 1775, the Continental Congress established our Army. It began with just ten companies of riflemen who pledged to enlist as soldiers for one year to face the world’sstrongest military of that day.
On the Army’s Birthday, we thank every Soldier, Civilian and Family member who has ever served in our ranks for your dedication to duty and the selfless service that have made us all Army Strong. Happy Birthday!