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. ...
The American Legion Post 178 Named Recipient of 2025 BAPS Charities Award
(L-R) With Post 178 Color Guard members Mark Hurlen and Bill Drake in the foreground, Commander Joanne Schumm and Terry Gilbert, Vice Commander-Programs, accepted the 2025 BAPS Charities Award from numerous BAPS representatives. The Courcy Post 178 Foundation was the...
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 178 Distributed Poppies on Memorial Day Weekend
Volunteers Vickie Allen, Pam Break, Delores and Kirk Faulkner, Virginia Mendlik, and Donna Segal were at Lowe’s on Preston Road Friday and Saturday before Memorial Day to hand out poppies. These pictures were taken in front of the military display in the parking lot...
Calling All Members to Join the 2025 BAPS Charities Walkathon
The BAPS Charities Walk | Run 2025 is scheduled for Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 5 PM to 9 PM at Kaleidoscope Park, located at 6635 Warren Parkway in Frisco, TX. This event is a family-friendly gathering open to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you are...
Post 178 Presents American Legion Medals at Three High School Cadet Awards Ceremonies
Peter J Courcy Post 178 recently presented American Legion JROTC medals for scholastic and military excellence at three cadet awards ceremonies at Lebanon Trail, Rock Hill, and Lake Highlands high schools. (L-R) At Lebanon Trail High School, Cadet Lieutenant JG...
Scarlett Sweckard recognized at April Membership Meeting
On April21, 2025, Scarlett Sweckard and her mom and dad joined us at our monthly membership meeting. Scarlett was one of four of our Post 178 scholarship recipients who moved on to compete in the 4th District Oratorical contest. Scarlett went on to win the 4th...
Auxiliary – Unit 178 Members Visit Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home
(L – R) Delores Faulkner, Lexi Harrer, Vickie Allen, Jill Harrer A group of Auxiliary – Unit 178 members recently traveled to Bonham to visit the ladies residing at the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home. The ladies were either veterans or spouses of...