News Test ￨ American Legion, Peter J Courcy Post 178

Post Catfish Dinner

by larryw | Mar 12, 2026

Join us for dinner for the post catfish dinner. You pay for your own meal and drinks.

If you do not want catfish, you can order from the menu.

Post Catfish Dinner

by larryw | Mar 12, 2026

Join us for dinner for the post catfish dinner. You pay for your own meal and drinks.

If you do not want catfish, you can order from the menu.

Frisco Post 178 Oratorical Contestant Wins State American Legion Oratorical Contest

by larryw | Mar 2, 2026 | American Legion Post 178, Oratorical

Anoushka Rai, a junior at Independence High School and 1 of 4 scholarship winners of the Frisco Post 178 Oratorical contest this past December, was the winner of the Department (State) contest on February 16, 2026.

Anoushka had previously won the District and Division contests and advanced to the Texas finals. She now advances to the National contest this May where she will compete for the $25,000 scholarship. Thus far she has accumulated over $4,000 in scholarships through the competition ladder. This is a significant accomplishment.

Anoushka has distinguished herself as an accomplished speaker and done so with poise. grace and style. We know you all will join us in congratulating her on this great milestone accomplishment, and wish her all the best in the National competition.

Anoushka has represented herself, her family, school, community, and Post 178 with a high degree of maturity and class that make us all proud.
We will be rooting for her at National competition.

Operation Rock the Troops

by larryw | Feb 17, 2026

Please join us for a powerful night of connection and community at Platinum:

OPERATION: ROCK THE TROOPS
Special Vietnam Veteran Documentary Q&A Event
Tuesday, Feb 18 • 6:00 PM
Location: Platinum Music Complex

Our goal is to pack the room with Veterans and Veteran supporters for a fun Meet & Greet and the live filming of our Documentary Q&A—an evening of healing, brotherhood, and untold stories.

Why you should come

Support Veterans and be part of a meaningful community event
Veterans attending can sign up for our next Songwriting Healing Camp
Vietnam Veterans: sign up to be interviewed so your story can be preserved through the Library of Congress Veterans History program

Help us spread the word

Time is coming up fast—if you have ideas to help get the word out (social posts, community calendars, flyers, veteran groups, etc.), we’d love to hear them. Forward this email to friends, family, and fellow supporters.

Reply to this email to:

Let us know you’re coming, and/or
Share any ideas for outreach, and/or
Request a sign-up link/info for the Songwriting Healing Camp or Vietnam Veteran interviews

Thank you for standing with our Veterans—we hope to see you on Feb 18 at 6:00 PM.

RSVP

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Hello Legion Family,

The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is coming to Arlington’s Entertainment District Friday–Sunday, March 13–15, 2026, and we’ve been asked to support an American Legion presence at the event. ()

We need volunteers in two key roles:

1) American Legion Booth Volunteers (Fri/Sat/Sun)

Need: 10 volunteers total
Help staff the booth and represent the American Legion throughout the weekend.

2) Large American Flag Carry Team (Sunday morning)

Need: 30–40 volunteers
Assist with carrying the large American Flag as part of Sunday morning activities.

Important: We will hold an electronic meeting about one week before the event with National Staff. Additional details and logistics will be provided then.

How to Volunteer (Reply with the info below)

If you can help, please email the following information:

Name
Email
Cell
P/U/S from: (Post, Unit, Squadron)
Days you can work: (Friday, Saturday, Sunday — include any time constraints if applicable)

Send to: Bill West at billw@txlegion.org
CC: chadpage13@gmail.com

Volunteer