Military Treasures Located in North Texas

Military Treasures Located in North Texas

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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – SIGN UP TODAY

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – SIGN UP TODAY

THE WALL THAT HEALS FRISCO
May 1 – 5
Grand Park
7275 Dallas Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(SW Corner North Tollway & Cotton Gin Rd)

Please help welcome The Wall That Heals to Frisco by volunteering to honor all who have served.

Set-up is April 30, from 2:00pm – 8:00pm and Take-down is on May 5, from 2:00pm – 8:00pm.

Volunteer training will take place on Wednesday, May 1 at 6 PM. Attendance is strongly encouraged. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift start time. All volunteers must be prepared for weather conditions. This event will take place RAIN or SHINE.

This exhibit is open 24 hours. Please use the link below to CAREFULLY review the available slots and click on the button to sign up.  Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0449A9AB2CA2FB6-48593714-thewall#/

Frisco City Council Plans National Vietnam Veterans Day Proclamation

Frisco City Council Plans National Vietnam Veterans Day Proclamation

At its upcoming Tuesday, March 19, 2024, meeting, the Frisco City Council will thank and honor Vietnam Veterans and their families by proclamation. The recognition will be held in Council Chambers at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, Texas 75034. Please arrive by 6:30pm.

The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was signed into law by 45th U.S. President Donald J. Trump, designating every March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This special day joins six other military-centric annual observances, among them Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

March 29 was a fitting choice for a day honoring Vietnam Veterans. It was chosen to be observed in perpetuity as March 29, 1973, was the day United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was disestablished, and the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam.  In addition, on and around this same day, Hanoi released the last of its acknowledged prisoners of war.

Note that no distinction exists between veterans who served in-country, in-theater, or who were stationed elsewhere during the Vietnam War. All were called to serve, and none could self-determine where they would serve.

The VA estimates that today there are more than 7 million U.S. Vietnam veterans living in America and abroad, along with 10 million families of those who served during this timeframe.

Vietnam veterans make up more than 50% of the more than 425 members of American Legion Post 178.

HIRING EVENT EXCLUSIVELY FOR U.S. MILITARY VETERANS

HIRING EVENT EXCLUSIVELY FOR U.S. MILITARY VETERANS

DAV and Recruit Military will present an in-person job fair for all veterans in the Dallas, TX area on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 11AM to 3PM at the AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX 76011.

  • Connect directly with employers from various industries.
  • Fast turn-around time from interview to hiring.
  • Fast & easy way to learn about jobs open NOW for the military community.

This is a hiring event exclusively for U.S. military veterans. This includes:

  • Personnel who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life
  • Veterans who already have civilian work experience
  • Members of the National Guard and Reserves, and their spouses

Register and learn more here: https://rmvets.com/3CvnKow

American Legion Post 178 & VFW Post 8273 Color Guards Lead 2023 Frisco Community Parade

American Legion Post 178 & VFW Post 8273 Color Guards Lead 2023 Frisco Community Parade

 

The Frisco Community Parade was held on November 11 to mark Veterans Day and to celebrate community pride. The theme was Stars, Stripes, and Service. The Grand Marshall was Peter Burns, U.S. Army, Retired, and 2019 Distinguished Veteran of the Year.

The parade, which was originally a homecoming parade when Frisco was home to one high school, featured floats, school marching bands, high school football teams, cheerleaders, scouts, civic organizations, youth sports teams, Frisco-based professional sports teams, and local businesses.

Post 178’s entry consisted of the only tractor of the ninety-nine entries in this year’s parade. Both members and Pack 178 scouts rode on the trailer.  Troop 178 scouts carried the post banner.

The Frisco Community Parade is a collaboration between the City of Frisco, Frisco Independent School District, Frisco Chamber of Commerce, and the Frisco Veterans Advisory Committee.

Special thanks go to Six & Mango Equipment for providing the Kubota tractor to pull the post’s trailer.

American Legion Post 178 Celebrates Veterans Day

American Legion Post 178 Celebrates Veterans Day

Mayor Pro Tem John Keating, Major Gary Billings, USMC, Retired, Post 178 Commander Ed Reed, Terry Gilbert, Post 178 Vice Commander-Programs

Despite unfavorable weather, veterans and their families joined other citizens on Friday, November 10 at the Frisco Veterans Memorial to celebrate Veterans Day.

Terry Gilbert, Post 178 Vice Commander-Programs and U.S. Air Force veteran was emcee. Ed Reed, Post 178 Commander and U.S. Air Force veteran, welcomed attendees to the ceremony. Mayor Pro Tem John Keating, a U.S. Army veteran, shared insights about service and dedication to our country.

Major Gary Billings, USMC, Retired, was the ceremony’s special guest speaker. He is the Senior Military Science Instructor at the Frisco ISD JROTC Navy National Defense Cadet Program. He shared comments about the history of Veterans Day and offered confidence that the country’s youth is being well prepared to continue the strong defense of our country and democracy.

The Post 178 Color Guard, led by Captain Bill Drake, and cadets from the Cadet Program presented the Colors. Leslie Rainey sang the national anthem and “God Bless America.”  Chaplain Pam Break, Auxiliary Unit 178, provided the invocation and benediction.

A special thanks goes to the City of Frisco, its Parks and Recreation and Communications Departments.