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.
by larryw | Aug 28, 2024
On Friday, Dec 13, 2024, at Fort Worth National Cemetery (2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy Dallas, TX 75211) distribute wreaths the day before Wreaths Across America. If you would like to help with this, plan on arriving between 7:00 and 8:00 and spending at least 4 hours. Please bring work gloves and dress according to the weather conditions.
by larryw | Aug 22, 2024
On December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement We recommend arrival by 9am for parking. Wreath placement at noon!) at 11:00AM, we will be helping the Dallas – Fort Worth National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes.
Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you. http://www.honordfw.com/
Thank you so much for supporting the TX0019 – Chris and Mary Bush Fundraising Page and Wreaths Across America!
by larryw | Aug 21, 2024
2025 District Contest will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 9 am in the main auditorium at The Grove at Frisco Commons.
by larryw | Aug 15, 2024 | American Legion Post 178, Color Guard, Community, Events
In attendance at the Social were many Purple Heart recipients, a Medal of Honor recipient and community leaders. Councilman John Keating read a City of Frisco proclamation that honored the Purple Heart recipients. Each Purple Heart recipient in attendance was presented with their own proclamation giving each soldier his own special memento honoring their service.
There were several notable speakers that evening that included Florent Groberg who spoke of his experience leading up to his Purple Heart moment and President Obama’s presenting him with the Congressional Medal of Honor. A live auction raised money for Frisco’s very own Purple Heart Monument to be erected at the Frisco’s Veterans Memorial in Frisco Commons Park. The Medal of Honor Mobile Museum was out front of the venue and was available for all to tour. Many Military Order of the Purple Heart were present from the local, state and national level.
American Legion Post 178 is proud to be a “Purple Heart Post. “
by larryw | Aug 6, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
A time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice. Purple Heart Day is also known as National Purple Heart Day, Purple Heart Recognition Day, and Purple Heart Appreciation Day. Purple Heart Day is considered an unofficial observance meaning that businesses, government offices, etc. do not close on this day.
On Purple Heart Day, we honor those who have received the Purple Heart medal. Post 178 is proud to be a Purple Heart Post.
by larryw | Jul 23, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
Each year, brave men and women from the military service return to civilian life. Hire a Veteran Day was created to remind job seekers and employers alike that these veterans’ experience and dedication can breathe new life into the workforce. It aims to teach people the value of hiring a veteran.
