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.
by larryw | Mar 15, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
As you know The American Legion in now in our 4th year working with IndyCar and we will have the opportunity to participate in some NASCAR events in some areas of the country.
These events will be “Be The One” outreach events to meet veterans and their families to introduce them to our organization, as well as membership recruiting events.
This year there are no IndyCar events planned for Texas, but we will have 1 NASCAR event at Texas Motor Speedway in Ft Worth on April 12 – 14, 2024.
We will need to get 7 – 9 volunteers to work each day at the event. Please contact the Dept Adjutant Bill West at billw@txlegion.org if you wish to volunteer, we have to arrange for credentials and parking passes for the events.
Attire – Legion Branded polo/shirt, nice pants/shorts, comfortable closed-toed shoes and a Legion branded baseball cap which will be provided by National.
Hours – Friday and Saturday 8am – 5pm and Sunday 7am – 1pm.
Food and drinks can be purchased at the track from various vendors, and we will have water available at our booth.
Bill West
State Adjutant
by larryw | Mar 11, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
K9 Veterans Day, March 13, 2024, pays tribute to the dedicated military and service dogs that serve alongside their human counterparts, safeguarding and serving with unwavering loyalty. From the battlefields to search and rescue operations, to assisting law enforcement and being therapy companions, these dogs play an indispensable role. This day honors their sacrifices, dedication, and the invaluable services they provide. It’s a day to reflect on their valor, remember those that have passed, and recognize the tireless efforts of active-duty service dogs.
by larryw | Mar 9, 2024
The first of several get-togethers this year!
for Members, Veterans, Auxiliary Members, Spouses and Families
There will be no charge for breakfast.
March 23, 8:00 – 11:00 am.
Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q
9828 Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034
Donations Accepted
by larryw | Mar 9, 2024 | American Legion Post 178, Auxiliary
The first of several get-togethers this year!
for Members, Auxiliary Members, Veterans, Spouses and Families
There will be no charge for breakfast.
March 23, 8:00 – 11:00 am.
Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q
9828 Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034
Donations Accepted
by larryw | Mar 6, 2024 | Community, Recognitions
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.
by larryw | Mar 2, 2024
