American Legion, Peter J Courcy Post 178

Operation Rock the Troops
2026-02-18 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Platinum Music Complex, 7301 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX, 76180, United States
Please join us for a powerful night of connection and community at Platinum:
OPERATION: ROCK THE TROOPS
Special Vietnam Veteran Documentary Q&A Event
Tuesday, Feb 18 • 6:00 PM
Location: Platinum Music Complex
Our goal is to pack the room with Veterans and Veteran supporters for a fun Meet & Greet and the live filming of our Documentary Q&A—an evening of healing, brotherhood, and untold stories.
Why you should come

Support Veterans and be part of a meaningful community event
Veterans attending can sign up for our next Songwriting Healing Camp
Vietnam Veterans: sign up to be interviewed so your story can be preserved through the Library of Congress Veterans History program

Help us spread the word
Time is coming up fast—if you have ideas to help get the word out (social posts, community calendars, flyers, veteran groups, etc.), we’d love to hear them. Forward this email to friends, family, and fellow supporters.
Reply to this email to:

Let us know you’re coming, and/or
Share any ideas for outreach, and/or
Request a sign-up link/info for the Songwriting Healing Camp or Vietnam Veteran interviews

Thank you for standing with our Veterans—we hope to see you on Feb 18 at 6:00 PM.

RSVP

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Hello Legion Family,
The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is coming to Arlington’s Entertainment District Friday–Sunday, March 13–15, 2026, and we’ve been asked to support an American Legion presence at the event. ()
We need volunteers in two key roles:
1) American Legion Booth Volunteers (Fri/Sat/Sun)

Need: 10 volunteers total
Help staff the booth and represent the American Legion throughout the weekend.

2) Large American Flag Carry Team (Sunday morning)

Need: 30–40 volunteers
Assist with carrying the large American Flag as part of Sunday morning activities.

Important: We will hold an electronic meeting about one week before the event with National Staff. Additional details and logistics will be provided then.
How to Volunteer (Reply with the info below)
If you can help, please email the following information:

Name
Email
Cell
P/U/S from: (Post, Unit, Squadron)
Days you can work: (Friday, Saturday, Sunday — include any time constraints if applicable)

Send to: Bill West at billw@txlegion.org
CC: chadpage13@gmail.com
Volunteer

Post Membership Meeting
2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:00 | The Grove at Frisco Commons – Commons Hall, 8300 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
Holiday Membership Meeting dates:
Monday, February 16 meeting is moved to Tuesday, Feb 17.

Post Catfish Dinner
2026-02-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-03-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-19 18:30 - 20:00 | The Depot Cafe, 6733 Main St, Frisco, TX, 75034
Join us for dinner for the post catfish dinner. You pay for your own meal and drinks.
If you do not want catfish, you can order from the menu.

Post Monthly Coffee
2026-02-21 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-21 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-25 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-23 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Einstein Bros. Bagels, 5500 Preston Rd #101, Frisco, 75034, United States

Post Executive Committee (PEC) Meeting
2026-03-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Strikz Entertainment, 8789 Lebanon Rd, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States

Post Membership Meeting
2026-03-16 18:30 - 20:00 | The Grove at Frisco Commons – Commons Hall, 8300 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
Jake Hambrick, an Eagle Scout from Troop 1260B, will attend and provide a short presentation with photos about his Eagle Scout Project. Jake’s Eagle Project – The Freedom Project: A Picnic Table with a Purpose! His project included designing/building/delivering an 8ft picnic table with removable benches for the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home, as well as organizing and gathering personal hygiene items for the home residents.

National Medal of Honor Day
2026-03-25

National Vietnam War Veterans Day
2026-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Allen Senior Recreation Center, 451 St Mary Drive, Allen, TX, 75002, United States
Hosted by: VVA 1122 in McKinney

Vietnam Veterans Recognition Breakfast
2026-03-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Lebanon Lodge, 6983 Main Street, Frisco, TX, United States
CPL Robert Ray Brown Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8273 proudly invites the community to join us for a FREE special recognition breakfast honoring all Vietnam Veterans and their families.
📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Lebanon Lodge – 6983 Main Street, Frisco
Sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Health
Join us for a meaningful morning of fellowship, gratitude, and appreciation as we recognize the brave men and women who served during the Vietnam War.
📞 Questions? Please contact Shenna Lawless, Past Post Commander at (214) 218-5645
We look forward to honoring our Vietnam Veterans with you!
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The United States Air Force Band & Singing Sergeants
2026-04-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Winspear Performance Hall – University of North Texas, 2100 N Interstate 35 E, Denton, Texas, 76201, United States
Get Free Tickets at website link below

Post 178 Fitness Walk
2026-04-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-06-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Frisco Commons Park, 8000 Mckinney Rd, Frisco, 75033, United States
Post 178 Fitness Walk on the first Saturday of each month at 8 am. We will meet at Frisco Commons Park parking lot to start our 1-mile walk, which takes an average of 21 min to complete. If you can’t make it at 8 am, join us afterward with your lawn chair and cooler for the after-walk cool-down. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

Post 178 Fitness Walk
2026-04-18 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-16 08:00 - 09:00 | Frisco Commons Park, 8000 Mckinney Rd, Frisco, 75033, United States
Post 178 Fitness Walk on the Third Saturday of each month at 8 am. We will meet at Frisco Commons Park parking lot to start our 1-mile walk, which takes an average of 21 min to complete. If you can’t make it at 8 am, join us afterward with your lawn chair and cooler for the after-walk cool-down. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

Post Membership Meeting
2026-04-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-15 18:30 - 20:00 | The Grove at Frisco Commons – Commons Hall, 8300 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
Post Elections

Post Membership Meeting
2026-05-18 18:30 - 20:00 | The Grove at Frisco Commons – Commons Hall, 8300 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
