NATIONAL HIRE A VETERAN DAY – July 25th
Every day, hundreds of our military personnel leave the service in search of civilian employment. National Hire A Veteran Day reminds employers to consider veterans to fill their open positions. As highly trained, qualified individuals, they are ideal for numerous...
Post 178 Pancake Breakfast
Photo Caption: Chef Marty Martel, USAF, Retired, cooked plenty of pancakes and bacon for a great turnout. On Saturday, July 17th, Post 178 held a pancake breakfast for members and their families. It was the first “get together” since the onset of COVID-19 and many...
Community Honors Former American Legion Post 178 Commander
Frisco City Council Mayor Pro Tem Bill Woodard presented a proclamation to Commander Fred Rogers for his dedicated service to the city and its veterans. Photo by Ed Reed. Fred Rogers, former commander of American Legion Post 178, was honored by the Frisco City...
American Legion Post 178 Helps Celebrate Independence Day
(L – R) Color Guard members Terry Gilbert, John Ricca, Fred Rogers, Larry Wilhelm, Norm Burgess, and Ted Ruybal. Photo by Eric Bonar. The Post 178 Color Guard had the honor of presenting the Nation’s Colors during opening ceremonies of the ‘Party in the Plaza’...
INDEPENDENCE DAY – JULY 4th
The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental...
Pancake Breakfast Planned For Post 178 Members & Their Families
Post 178 will hold our first “after COVID lockdown” social event and hope you and your family can attend. This pancake breakfast will be a great opportunity to just get together to enjoy each other’s company. Breakfast will include pancakes, bacon, juice, coffee,...
PTSD Awareness Day
Many people across the globe suffer silently with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). To educate the public and help those affected, June 27 has been named PTSD Awareness Day. This is a great opportunity to talk with family and friends and learn more about this...
Elects Post Executive Committee Officers
(L-R) Past 1st Division Commander Gene Toohey congratulates the new 2021-22 Post 178 Commander Rick Redden. Photo by Jeanie Beal Post 178 implemented a new organizational structure and elected 12 Post Executive Committee officers at its general membership meeting on...
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday
June 23, 2021 is the official Coast Guard Auxiliary birthday. Most are familiar with the Coast Guard, and while the Coast Guard Reserve is not quite as well known, it is the Coast Guard Auxiliary which remains one of the more obscure (but important) groups that has...