by larryw | Mar 25, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
(R-L) Ed Reed, Post 178 Commander, presents Post 178 member David Break certificates of appreciation from national headquarters and Post 178.
A 50-year anniversary is a milestone for anyone. It is particularly significant when it involves membership to the American Legion.
David Break, a Post 178 Army veteran, recently celebrated 50-years continuous membership. Not surprisingly, he owns one of the longest membership tenures of the more than 435 members of Post 178.
He joined the U.S. Army in 1963 and served during the Vietnam War. He has been a Post 178 member for the past eight years since transferring from the Fair Lawn New Jersey Post 171 in 2016. He joined the Legion in 1974 during his late twenties.
(R-L) Ed Reed, Post 178 Commander, presents Post 178 member David Break his American Legion 50-year continuous membership pin.
Since transferring, David was the post’s Sergeant at Arms and assisted with voter registration efforts. When asked why he became a member and renewed all those years, he replied “I was proud of my military service and maintaining my membership enabled me to share fellowship with other veterans.”
by larryw | Mar 23, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
On March 25, 2024, 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.
Listen to Medal of Honor stories conducted by The American Legion. https://www.legion.org/medalofhonor
by larryw | Mar 22, 2024 | American Legion Post 178, Community
Curator Mark Witham (second from the left) escorted Larry Wilhelm, Terry Gilbert, and Ed Reed for a two-hour tour of the collection.
The Military Heritage Collection of North Texas is located Just a few miles southeast of Nevada, Texas (2021 population 1,331). Its multitude of military treasures are housed in numerous buildings at 20798 County Road 590, Nevada, TX 75173.
The collection includes an array of military vehicles, many of which operate, including troop carriers, tanks, Humvees, and motorcycles. Also included is a diverse collection of military uniforms spanning from WWI to the current day and an extensive collection of original artworks from many notable artists.
The collection curator, Mark Witham, oversees collections by managing the acquisition, preservation, and display of the artifacts. Mark began the collection more than ten years ago through various means, including government surplus purchases, contributions from contacts throughout the world, and simply donations through word of mouth.
For more information regarding tours and hours of operations, visit https://militaryheritagecollection.org.
by larryw | Mar 20, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
Photo Caption: Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney recites proclamation to Vietnam War veterans.
American Legion Post 178 and VFW Post 2783 Vietnam veterans received a standing ovation at the March 19, 2024, Frisco City Council Meeting as Mayor Jeff Chaney cited a proclamation.
The proclamation honored the service and sacrifices of US Armed Forces personnel who were on active duty regardless of location from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. More than 9 million Americans served during that time, as well as, 2.7 million in Vietnam. More than 58,000 names are memorialized on a black granite wall in our Nation’s capital. 304,000 were wounded. 1,253 are Missing in Action (MIA), and 2,500 were Prisoners of War (POW).
Mayor Cheney declared that those who served their country deserved the heartfelt acknowledgment and profound gratitude of their countrymen. He urged all citizens to thank and honor all Vietnam veterans and their families who served their country faithfully and courageously and to show a generation of veterans the respect and support of a grateful nation.
Post 178 officers attending included Bill Drake, Terry Gilbert, Larry Wilhelm, Joanne Schumm, and Ed Reed.
More than 55% of the 425 members of the American Legion Post 178 are Vietnam War veterans.
by larryw | Mar 16, 2024 | American Legion Post 178, Color Guard
Within the last two months we have seen our ranks dwindle by three.
We have lost and will miss three steadfast participants in our Color Guard/ Honor Guard. So now have a shortage of Guard members.
We need your assistance to fill our ranks so we can accept requests from the community that ask our post to present the colors of our nation before their event.
This is not demanding work, and we can teach you if necessary.
We can even help with the procurement of uniforms, and we even have a few extra ones from the generous donations of members who have retired.
Please consider putting on the uniform again and show our neighbors what a privilege it is to be able to serve as we all have done before. Let them know what it is to be a proud AMERICAN!
Our guard is well known throughout Frisco and surrounding communities, and as far away as Dallas and Fort Worth. Each time our color/honor guard participates in an event, our post’s brand is enhanced.
Contact Bill Drake at 214-274-9955 for more information.
by larryw | Mar 16, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
At its March 4, 2024, Post Executive Committee meeting, Jose Torres, Sr., Post 178 Adjutant, was appointed as the 2024 Nominating Committee Chair.
The nominating committee will report member nominations at the May 20, 2024, membership meeting which precedes the annual election of officers at the June 17, 2024, membership meeting.
Members interested in running for any of the 2024 – 2025 thirteen officer positions, should contact Adjutant Torres at info@friscolegion.org or 914-645-3817.
