National Vietnam War Veterans Day
On March 29, 2023, we pause to honor and thank our service men and women who served and sacrificed for our nation during the Vietnam War. On March 29, 1973, the very last American troop departed from Vietnam. On Memorial Day 2012, President Barack Obama launched a...
Navy National Defense Cadet Corps Shares Annual Presentation at Post 178 Membership Meeting
(L-R) Major Gary Billings, USMC (Retired), Senior Naval Science Instructor, Cadet Lieutenant Abhigna Yella, Company Commander, Cadet Senior Chief Petty Officer Lucas Antonelli, Command Master Chief, Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Karina Roberts, Operations Officer, and...
American Legion Post 178 Veteran Achieves Membership Milestone
(R-L) Ed Reed, Post 178 Commander, presents Post 178 member David Break certificates of appreciation from national headquarters and Post 178. A 50-year anniversary is a milestone for anyone. It is particularly significant when it involves membership to the American...
National Medal of Honor Day
On March 25, 2024, we honor our distinguished service men who collectively embody the values that we as a country strive to uphold - courage, bravery and the desire and dedication to what is right in the midst of life’s most difficult circumstances. National Medal of...
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...
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...
FRISCO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAIMS MARCH 29 VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY
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....
Color Guard/ Honor Guard Needs You!
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...
Post 178 Adjutant Appointed Nominating Committee Chair
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...