by larryw | Sep 6, 2025 | Giving Back
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.
by larryw | Aug 7, 2025 | American Legion Post 178
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.
Purple Heart video
by larryw | Jun 19, 2025 | American Legion Post 178
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.
by larryw | Jun 18, 2025 | American Legion Post 178
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
by larryw | Jun 14, 2025 | Army
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!
by larryw | Jun 6, 2025 | Anniversary
We will always remember and never forget the sacrifices and valor exhibited by our armed forces on that infamous day, June 6, 1944.
What we commemorate: On D-Day Allied Forces launched a combined naval, air and land assault on Nazi-occupied France. The invasion is significant in history for the role it played in World War II. During World War II (1939-1945), the Battle of Normandy, which lasted from June 1944 to August 1944, resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control.
Code named Operation Overlord, the battle began when 5,000 ships, 11,000 airplanes, and 156,000 American, British, and Canadian servicemen landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified coast of France’s Normandy region. When it was over, the Allied Forces had suffered 10,000 casualties; more than 4,000 were dead. Yet somehow, due to planning and preparation, and due to the valor, fidelity, and sacrifice of the Allied Forces, Fortress Europe had been breached.
The invasion was one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history and required extensive planning. Prior to D-Day, the Allies conducted a large-scale deception campaign designed to mislead the Germans about the intended invasion target. By late August 1944, all northern France had been liberated, and by the following spring the Allies had defeated the Germans. The Normandy landings have been called the beginning of the end of war in Europe.
