by larryw | Oct 23, 2024 | American Legion Post 178, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Community, Holiday, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy
A Veterans Day Ceremony to celebrate and honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice will be held on November 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Frisco Veterans Memorial in Frisco Commons Park, 8000 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX 75033. The American Legion Post 178 and Auxiliary Unit 178 are coordinating the ceremony.
The ceremony will include special guests from the City of Frisco and speakers Raymond Kemp with 33 years’ service, Fleet Master Chief US Naval Force Europe, US Naval Forces Africa and Darrell Utt a Retired Green Beret US Army Special Forces
The public and all veterans are invited to attend. Seating will be available.
by larryw | Oct 21, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
Stephanie Manchin and Jen DeMarco introduced the Blue Star Mothers of America, Yellow Rose TX20 chapter, to the American Legion Post 178 Membership. Stephanie Manchin is the President of the Frisco chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America. The Frisco Blue Star Mothers of America is a new organization that was chartered on May 5, 2024 and their service area includes Frisco, west to Denton, Highland Point, Salina, south to Lewisville, and everything in between. They meet the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM at the new Frisco Public Library.
The Blue Star Mothers of America organization has approximately 200 chapters and 6,000 members nationwide. Projects include decorating and sending care boxes to deployed troops, participating in Wreaths Across America, donating time and goods to the VA hospital, offering blue to gold presentations at services of fallen heroes, folding pocket flags, writing notes of encouragement, sewing prayer pocket quilts, and making no-sew blankets.
by larryw | Oct 7, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
At the September Membership meeting of American Legion post 178, Ed Reed was honored and recognized for his encouragement, leadership, and service to the many programs run by the post. Since joining Post 178 in 2019, Ed has been involved in numerous programs and activities, including the Oratorical and Boys State programs, co-editing the Post’s newsletter, and serving on the Information Development Committee. Ed was the second Vice Commander of Public Relations and joined the Paul J. Courcy Post 178 Foundation as Secretary. Ed chaired the NNDCC, now known as the Navy Junior ROTC Program. Most recently, Ed served as the 2023-2024 Post Commander. Ed currently serves on the Post Executive Committee as Immediate Past Commander
by larryw | Sep 8, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
This was the first monthly fitness walk. We had a fun time walking and talking then after our walk we stayed for about 30 minutes just to talk.
We walk on the first Saturday of each month at 8 am meeting at Frisco Commons Park parking lot and hope to see you at our next fitness walk on October 5.
by larryw | Sep 4, 2024 | American Legion Post 178, Recognitions
Commander Joanne Schumm presented an appreciation Certificate of Appreciation to Terry Meyering to recognize his service and contributions to successes of Post 178 over the past ten years. Photo by John Brady.
Immediate Past Commander Ed Reed, on behalf of the Post Executive Committee and its more than 450 members, presented an appreciation plaque to Terry Meyering to recognize his service and contributions to successes of Post 178 over the past ten years. Photo by John Brady.
At its annual June officer elections, Terry Meyering, the post’s only finance officer since it was chartered in 2014, decided to not seek re-election. Jeff Magargle was elected the new Post 178 Finance Officer.
Terry was first elected in 2014 when the post was chartered and has been its only finance officer for the past ten years. During his tenure as a key member of the Post Executive Committee, he made significant contributions to the post’s successes.
In addition to his post financial responsibilities, he served as the 4th District Finance Officer from 2018 and as the 1st Division Finance Officer from 2016. He also held other American Legion post positions, including Sergeant-At-Arms and Vice Commander Social Activities.
He was also Post 178’s newsletter editor and publisher which won numerous awards and was frequently recognized statewide from the Texas American Legion Publishers Association (TXALPA). He was actively involved in the Color Guard that represented the post at major community events. He also played a key role as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Courcy Post 178 Foundation.
Terry originally joined the American Legion in 1994 at Post 264 in Lake Forest, Il. He joined because he wanted to serve a worthy cause. He transferred to Post 178 in December 2013.
Terry is a U.S. Army veteran. He joined in November 1960 in Los Angeles. He was a communications specialist in the 261st Signal Corps in Fort Bliss, TX. He was honorably discharged in November 1963 in El Paso, Texas.
After serving his country, Terry began his civilian career with Westinghouse Broadcasting and Cable. He retired in 1990 as Vice President-Operations, Chicago. During his retirement, he continued to share his financial expertise and leadership skills. He is a former member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for Meals on Wheels of Lee County, FL., a former chair of the finance committee for the Reflection Lakes Homeowners Association, and for 12 years also voluntarily served social service agencies in Lee County FL developing and supporting computerized programs to manage their operations and finances which included Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc., Amigos En Christo, Inc., Grace Community Center, Inc., and Dr. Piper Community Center. For eight years, he also served as a volunteer computer instructor at the Frisco Senior Center.
Post 178 wishes him continued good health and the best of luck in his future endeavors.
by larryw | Aug 29, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
Aug. 29, 2024, marks the birthday of the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
108 years ago, on August 29, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Naval Appropriations Act of 1916, which established the Marine Corps Reserve. With approximately 35,000 Reserve Marines and 184 Reserve Training Centers across the country, The Marine Corps Reserve is the largest command in the U.S. Marine Corps.
The mission of the Marine Corps Reserve is to augment and reinforce active Marine forces in times of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and provide service to the community such as through Toys for Tots during the holiday season. The Marine Corps Reserve is responsible for providing trained units and qualified individuals to be mobilized to carry out these duties.
Reserve Marines retain their civilian commitments but are ready to support their Corps in major combat assignments, humanitarian efforts, and national emergencies.
