2022 Oratorical State First Runner Up Shares Experiences With Post 178 Members
Terry Gilbert, Vice Commander, and Oratorical Program Chairman presented Emma red roses and a Post 178 coin after her presentation. Miss Emma Ko, a senior, home school, graciously shared her 2022 oratorical contest experiences with members at their April membership...
San Jacinto Day
San Jacinto Day is a day of state pride for Texans in the United States on April 21 each year. It commemorates the Battle of San Jacinto between the Texan army and Mexican forces, which took place on April 21, 1836. The battle was a turning point for Texas'...
Annual Memorial Day Observance at Frisco Commons Park
On Monday, May 30 join the City of Frisco, the Frisco Garden Club, and Frisco VFW Post 8273 for a Memorial Day Observance at Frisco Commons, 8000 McKinney Road. The event will feature a traditional flag and wreath laying ceremony, patriotic music, and participation...
Mayor Cheney’s TACO ‘BOUT Veteran Social
Tuesday April 26, 2022 AT 6 PM – 8 PM El Rincon Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar 2809 Preston Rd Ste 1200, Frisco, TX 75034
Frisco City Council Honors Vietnam War Veterans
Vietnam veterans in attendance received standing ovations at the April 5, 2022, Frisco City Council Meeting as Mayor Jeff Cheney cited a proclamation that proclaimed March 29,2022 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The proclamation honored the service and...
Frisco City Council to Recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Mayor Jeff Cheney and the Frisco City Council will present a proclamation at the April 5, 2022, Council Meeting recognizing National Vietnam War Veterans Day (March 29, 2022). All veterans are Invited. George A Purefoy Municipal Center First Floor Council Chambers...
American Legion Post 178 Selects 2022 Texas Boys State Delegates
Texas Boy State delegate interviews were recently completed over three weeks by an eight-member veteran committee. The high school principals, counselors, and teachers nominated high school junior students from each of their respective schools. In-person interviews...
Peter J Courcy Post 178 Honors Lifetime Member
American Legion Post 178 and VFW Post 8273 Honor Guard A Celebration of Life service was recently held for Colonel Bernard L. Talley, Jr. (USAF, Retired) who was a Post 178 life member. He was a Prisoner of War for 6 1/2 years during the Vietnam War. His...
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Vietnam Veterans Day commemorates the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and their families and is part of a national effort to recognize the men and women who were denied a proper welcome upon returning home more than 40 years ago. The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition...