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....
Patriot Day and A National Day of Service
It has been more than two decades since 9/11. Honor and commemorate the sacrifices made that day by remembering the heroes, armed forces, first responders, and countless others’ acts of service to defend our nation’s freedom. On the September 11 National Day of...
VJ Day
On August 14, 1945, it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. Since then, both August 14 and August 15 have been known as “Victory over Japan Day,” or simply “V-J Day.” The term has also been used for...
Fellowship Power Lunch Veterans Appreciation Event
Fellowship Power Lunch Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Lunch is held annually in November in Frisco, Texas. Every year, they feature a veteran as a keynote speaker to share his or her story and inspire us. Please join them to support these amazing men and...