Patriot Day
Patriot Day is a day of remembrance to those who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City, at the Pentagon and on United Flight 93 in Pennsylvania.The day has also been designated as a day that the U.S. flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to...
Post 21 POW/MIA Recognition Sunset Ceremony
Make plans to attend the American Legion Post 21POW/MIA Recognition Sunset Ceremony on Sunday September 21 6:30pm - 7:30pm at Stewart Creek Park 3700 Sparks Rd, The Colony, TX 75056. Guest Speaker Chaplain, Lt Col Nathan Tucker 136th AW Wing Chaplain Fort Worth Joint...
Post 178 Chaplain Called to Assist Families and First Responder Volunteers at the Guadalupe River Disaster
Volunteer Alicia and Tom Evers of Tyler, Texas along with Chaplain Outland assisted Camp Mystic relief efforts. Dale Outland is no stranger to being called to provide emotional and spiritual support to families and Post 178 veterans who have dealt with tragedy. ...
August 7 – Purple Heart Day
American Legion, Peter J Courcy Post 178, is proud to be a Purple Heart Post. National Purple Heart Day is observed each year on August 7, honoring those U.S. service members who have been wounded or killed while serving under enemy action. The origins of Purple Heart...
2025-2026 Post 178 Officers
L-R: Mike Olivarez: 4th District Commander, Joanne Schumm: Post Commander, Terry Gilbert: Vice Commander – Programs, Larry Wilhelm: Member-at-Large, Mark Hurlen: Vice Commander – Membership / Historian, Thor Anderson: Vice Commander – Post Activities, Bill Drake:...
Fundraiser for Post 178 now thru June 23rd
Lazy Dog Plano is hosting a fundraiser for American Legion Post 178, Frisco TX. This is only at the Lazy Dog located at 8401 Preston Rd, Plano, TX 75024 . Be sure to tell your server you are here to support the American Legion to have them properly apply the...
Army 250th Birthday
On June 14th, 1775, the Continental Congress established our Army. It began with just ten companies of riflemen who pledged to enlist as soldiers for one year to face the world'sstrongest military of that day. On the Army's Birthday, we thank every Soldier, Civilian...
June 6, 2025, marks the 81st Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy
We will always remember and never forget the sacrifices and valor exhibited by our armed forces on that infamous day, June 6, 1944. What we commemorate: On D-Day Allied Forces launched a combined naval, air and land assault on Nazi-occupied France. The invasion is...
Post 178 Member Raymond Cage Excels at the 2025 National Veteran Golden Age Games
Gold Medal Winner Raymond Cage and wife Angela at the 2025 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Memphis, TN. On May 30 – June 3. Raymond Cage, coached by his wife Angela, attended the 2025 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Memphis, TN. on May 30 - June 3. ...