Veterans Day Ceremony
Major Gary Billings, USMC, Retired, Senior Military Science Instructor for the Navy National Defense Cadet Program at Lebanon Trail High School A Veterans Day Ceremony to celebrate and honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to...
Bonham Veteran Home Christmas Donation Drive
For the ninth year, Post 178 will provide needed hygiene, clothing, and other personal items through donations for the 141 veterans that reside at the Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham, Texas. Donations may be cash, check, credit card or the specific Items below....
Frisco Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
The breakfast is: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 7:00-9:00am Embassy Suites Hotel in Frisco (Frisco Conference Center) NOTE: The code is only good until Friday morning! The Frisco Mayor's Prayer Breakfast is extending complimentary seats to City Leaders, PD/Fire,...
Gold Star Mother’s Day
No one understands the true price of freedom made by our military heroes more than our Gold Star Mothers. Each year, the last Sunday in September is Gold Star Mother’s Day, a day set aside to recognize their grief, sacrifices, and strengths. Gold Star Mothers are...
Post 178 Participates in the Frisco Veterans Resource Expo
(L -R) Ed Reed, Post 178 Commander, Ted Ruybal, Navy National Defense Cadet Corps Committee Chair, Larry Wilhelm, Texas Boys State Committee Chair, and Bill Drake, Color Guard Captain. Not pictured are Terry Gilbert, Vice Commander – Programs and Joanne Schumm, Vice...
American Legion Post 178 Wins 2023 Texas American Legion Publishers Association Awards
Photos by John Brady At the 104th State Convention in Austin, Tx, on July 16, 2023, winners of the 2023 Texas American Legion Publishers Association (TEXALPA) awards were announced. The American Legion, Peter J Courcy Post 178 newsletter, Spreading the Word,” received...
Frisco Veterans Resource Expo
American Legion Birthday
The American Legion has served wartime veterans through promoting patriotism, military service, national security, and dedication to current service members and veterans alike. The American Legion will celebrate its 104th birthday on Friday, September 15, 2023. The...
POW/MIA Recognition Day
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is an observance that honors those who were prisoners of war (POW) as well as those who are still missing in action (MIA). It is observed in the United States on the third Friday in September, which falls on September 15, 2023....