August 7 – Purple Heart Day
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...
2025-2026 Post 178 Officers
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:...
Fundraiser for Post 178 now thru June 23rd
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...
Army 250th Birthday
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...
June 6, 2025, marks the 81st Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy
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...
Post 178 Member Raymond Cage Excels at the 2025 National Veteran Golden Age Games
Gold Medal Winner Raymond Cage and wife Angela at the 2025 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Memphis, TN. On May 30 – June 3. Raymond Cage, coached by his wife Angela, attended the 2025 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Memphis, TN. on May 30 - June 3. ...
The American Legion Post 178 Named Recipient of 2025 BAPS Charities Award
(L-R) With Post 178 Color Guard members Mark Hurlen and Bill Drake in the foreground, Commander Joanne Schumm and Terry Gilbert, Vice Commander-Programs, accepted the 2025 BAPS Charities Award from numerous BAPS representatives. The Courcy Post 178 Foundation was the...
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 178 Distributed Poppies on Memorial Day Weekend
Volunteers Vickie Allen, Pam Break, Delores and Kirk Faulkner, Virginia Mendlik, and Donna Segal were at Lowe’s on Preston Road Friday and Saturday before Memorial Day to hand out poppies. These pictures were taken in front of the military display in the parking lot...
Calling All Members to Join the 2025 BAPS Charities Walkathon
The BAPS Charities Walk | Run 2025 is scheduled for Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 5 PM to 9 PM at Kaleidoscope Park, located at 6635 Warren Parkway in Frisco, TX. This event is a family-friendly gathering open to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you are...