Wreath Donation Deadline Fast Approaching
It is the time of year for donating wreaths for the Dallas – Ft. Worth National Cemetery. The deadline for donations is December 1. Currently, 48,500 wreaths are needed to ensure no veteran is left behind. Go to www.honordfw.com to donate. For every two wreaths...
American Legion Post 178 Celebrates Veterans Day
(L - R) Opening remarks by Master of Ceremonies Vice Commander Ed Reed, the Honorable Forrest Beadle, Commander - Post 71 in Denton and keynote speaker, and Immediate Past Commander Fred Rogers. Not included is Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney. A Veterans Day Ceremony to...
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect of our veterans. This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally...
Marine Corps Birthday
The U.S. Marine Corps Birthday celebrates the history, memory of those who served before and rekindles the bond that unites all generations of Marines. It is a celebration of the profound respect for the Marine Corps traditions and reverence of the heritage that...
American Legion Post 178 Recognized By Frisco ISD Board of Trustees
(L-R) Superintendent Mike Waldrip, Rene Archambault, Board President, Larry Wilhelm and Terry Gilbert, Post 178 Executive Committee members, Sharon White, Community Outreach Liaison. The Frisco Independent School District Board of Trustees recognized the contributions...
Post 178 Charter Member Selected Frisco’s 2021 Distinguished Veteran
Vietnam veteran Lee C. Myrben received Frisco’s 2021 Distinguished Veteran award from Mayor Jeff Cheney. Lee C. Myrben, charter and current member of American Legion Post 178, was honored as Frisco’s 2021 Distinguished Veteran by Mayor Jeff Cheney and City Council...
National Veterans Small Business Week
The annual National Veterans Small Business Week, November 1st through November 5th, is a time to honor and celebrate the contributions veterans have made to American small business. It is a time to focus on veterans, the issues they face, and options for sustaining...
Warrior Care Month
The Department of Veterans Affairs is usually the first agency one thinks about regarding the topic of wounded warrior care. Yet, the Defense Department also plays an important role in the funding, awareness, and treatment provided for wounded warriors whether...
November is Military Family Appreciation Month
November is Military Family Appreciation Month—a time when America honors and recognizes those unique sacrifices and challenges family members make in support of their loved ones in uniform. No matter what rank or branch, or where life has taken them, our nation’s...