The U.S. Navy Turns 249
"A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guaranty of peace." - Theodore Roosevelt "I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of...
2023-2024 Post Commander Ed Reed recognized
At the September Membership meeting of American Legion post 178, Ed Reed was honored and recognized for his encouragement, leadership, and service to the many programs run by the post. Since joining Post 178 in 2019, Ed has been involved in numerous programs and...
Fellowship Power Lunch Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Lunch
Keynote Speaker: SFC John Wayne Walding spent 12 years in the United States Army, including seven years in the Special Forces Group at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and during his career at 3rd SFG, he served on ODA 396/3336 as a...
GOLD STAR MOTHER’S AND FAMILY DAY is Sept 29
A gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Our military families will never forget their sons and daughters who were lost defending our great nation. On Gold Star Mother's Day, American...
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is Sept. 20, 2024
American Legion Post 178 pauses to remember and honor those Americans who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home. Many families still wait for their loved ones who went to war defending our great nation and never came back. As a continuing...
U.S. Air Force Day is Sept 18
U.S. Air Force Day is commemorated yearly on September 18, celebrating the birth of this very important organization. The U.S. Air Force is one of the most technologically advanced military organizations in the world. As soon as airplanes were invented, the U.S....
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The City of Frisco and the Frisco Garden Club will host a 9/11 Remembrance at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Freedom Meadow in Warren Sports Complex, located at 7599 Eldorado Pkwy. The ceremony will include the Frisco Fire and Frisco Police Honor Guards.
Volunteers Needed for the rolling National Medal of Honor Museum
Volunteers Needed The National Medal of Honor Museum is seeking volunteers to greet guests visiting this rolling museum at an event in Frisco. This event is in conjunction with the 2024 Catholic Bowl held at The Star Stadium in Frisco, Texas. honoring the 9/11 victims...
Post 178 September fitness walk
This was the first monthly fitness walk. We had a fun time walking and talking then after our walk we stayed for about 30 minutes just to talk. We walk on the first Saturday of each month at 8 am meeting at Frisco Commons Park parking lot and hope to see you at our...