National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day on April 9th honors the courageous men and women who endured brutal treatment at the hands of their captors. As a result, they also suffered separation from family and displayed incredible endurance and faith during...
American Legion Post 178 Selects 2021 Texas Boys State Delegates
Texas Boy State delegate interviews were recently completed over a three-week period by an eight-member veteran committee. Larry Wilhelm, the Program Committee Chairman, said, “We had a very strong group of twenty-nine candidates from Frisco ISD and private high...
Gold Star Spouses Day
The terms Gold Star family, Gold Star Spouses, and Gold Star Wives traditionally refer to the surviving loved ones of military members killed in the line of duty in combat. Gold Star Spouses Day was created to honor these loved ones. This recognition of the sacrifices...
Marine Corps League of Collin County Plans Car & Bike Show
The 2nd Annual Devil Dogs, Hot Rods, and Hogs is planned for Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 9am until 3pm at the Black Gold Harley-Davidson at 1007 E. SH 121 Access Rd., Allen, TX 75013. Car and bike show proceeds will support local veterans through the Marine Corps...
Texas State Veterans Home Enjoys Holiday Cheer from American Legion Post 178
Every year since its charter in 2014, Post 178 has gathered and delivered Christmas gifts to the veterans at the Clyde W. Cosper Veteran’s Home in Bonham, Texas (53 miles northeast of Frisco). As in past years, The Legion and Auxiliary provided gifts, cookies, and...
American Legion Post 178 Awards Honorary Lifetime Membership
Post 178 recently awarded an Honorary Life Membership to Frisco resident Mr. Burnett L. Sutter, an US Army World War II veteran. Mr. Sutter was a soldier in the ”Tough Hombres”, 90th Division, 358 Regiment, M Company that landed at Utah Beach, Normandy, France, in...
Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to launch the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) as part of its continued effort to support Veterans seeking retraining and economic opportunities in response to the effects of the COVID-19...
Month of the Military Child 2021
April is designated as Month of the Military Child – a time to honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide, with an emphasis on the experience of the dependent children of military members serving at home and overseas. Like many similar military...
Post 178 Attains Membership Goal
With 585 members, Post 178 is the fastest growing post in the 4th District. Attaining 100% of our assigned goal in 2021 marks "Eight-In-A-Row”. Since being Chartered in 2014 the post has never failed to achieve our Annual Membership Goal, in fact, the post has...