Post 178 Recognized on American Legion Day
Fred Rogers, Post 178 Commander, and Mary Bush, mother of Peter J Courcy, the post’s namesake, display Frisco City Council Proclamation for American Legion Day that was presented by Jeff Chaney, Frisco Mayor The American Legion celebrated its 101st anniversary on...
Post 178 Recognized on American Legion Day
The American Legion celebrated its 101st anniversary on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. To honor of the anniversary, the Peter J Courcy Post 178 was recognized for its contributions to the city at the Frisco City Council meeting on September 15, 2020. A proclamation...
Patriot Day (National Day of Service and Remembrance)
Today is the nineteenth anniversary of Patriot Day, officially known as National Day of Service and Remembrance. 9/11/2001 was a day of tragedy. The September 11 attacks were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic group al Qaeda against the...
Department of Texas Sponsoring Sept. 15 Virtual Job Fair
The American Legion Department of Texas, the Texas Veterans Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission will host a virtual job fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 15. The statewide virtual job fair is free to job-seeking veterans, transitioning service members,...
HAPPY LABOR DAY
Labor Day is a national holiday, honoring working people, their contributions, achievements, and sacrifices in pursuit of national prosperity and well-being. The Labor Day weekend is generally seen to mark the end of the summer season. It has been celebrated as a...
High School Orators Wanted by Post 178 for Speech Competition
High school students of Frisco have been invited by the Peter J Courcy Post 178 to compete in its 2021 Oratorical Scholarship Contest. The invitation to enter this year’s competition was extended by Ed Reed, Vice Commander-Public Relations. The contest for Frisco...
75th Anniversary VJ Day
VJ Day, marks the anniversary the Allies’ victory over Japan during World War II. 75 years ago (Sept 2, 1945), the Japanese Instrument of Surrender was formally signed on board USS Missouri. Japan surrendered on August 14/15 (depending on the time zone), 1945. The...
PTSD and Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month Going through trauma may increase a person’s risk for suicide. Studies show that suicide risk may be higher in people who have PTSD. This update focuses on what we know about the relationships between suicide, trauma and PTSD,...
USAA Makes Largest One-Time Donation To the Military Community
To support the military community and help mitigate the pandemic's impacts, USAA is donating $30 million to two dozen nonprofit organizations to offer relief and support. The Military Family Relief Initiative will help military aid organizations provide zero‐interest...