Post 178 Presents American Legion JROTC Medals at Three High School Awards Ceremonies
Peter J Courcy Post 178 recently presented American Legion JROTC medals for scholastic and military excellence at three area high school awards ceremonies: Lebanon Trail, Rock Hill, and Lake Highlands. Post Commander Ed Reed, Bill Drake, Post Executive...
Post 178 Color Guard and Cadets presented the Nation’s Colors and Service Flags at the 34th Lone Star Corvette Classic
Photos Courtesy of John Brady On Saturday, May 18, 2024, the American Legion Post 178 Color Guard and cadets from the Lebanon Trail Navy National Defense Cadet Corps presented our Nation’s Colors and Service Flags at the 34th Lone Star Corvette Classic at the...
Distinguished Post 178 Member Laid to Rest In Arlington National Cemetery
On April 26, 2024, a little over two years after Colonel Bernard Leo "Bunny" Talley, Jr. (USAF, Retired) left us, he was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, a fitting tribute for a remarkable American patriot. Colonel Bernard Talley’s story is one of faith,...
May 8th of each year, we celebrate V-E Day (Victory in Europe)
Although in 1944 the war continued in the Pacific, the free world took a moment to pause and celebrate a victory that had pushed back forces trying to subjugate much of Europe and the United Stated to the ideology of fascism. “The western world has been freed of the...
Post 178 Members Invited to Welcome Home Opening Ceremonies at The Wall That Heals — LOCATION CHANGE
Post 178 members are invited to attend the Welcome Home Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 7:00PM at Warren Sports Complex, 7599 Eldorado Pkwy Frisco, TX 75034 . Plan to arrive a few minutes early to secure parking and your reserved seats. WELCOME HOME...
The Wall that Heals – Frisco, TX – Event Schedule
GRAND PARK (7275 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco) - 24HR ACCESS Tuesday | April 30, 2024 10:30AM: Escort Riders & Vehicles assemble at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial 11:45AM: Safety brief with Escort Captain, Tom Ussery 12:00PM: Escort departs...
American Legion Post 178 Appreciation Is Rewarded with A Surprise Donation
Mr. Neil Farren is a true friend of Post 178. He has allowed the Post 178 Executive Committee to meet at Strikz Entertainment, a family owned and entertainment center in Frisco, for many years…at no cost. The Executive Committee recently agreed that his service to...
American Legion Post 178 Veteran Achieves Membership Milestone
(L-R) Ed Reed, Post 178 Commander, presents Post 178 member Batson Stevens certificates of appreciation from national headquarters and Post 178. A 60-year continuous membership anniversary is a significant milestone. It is particularly significant when it involves...
Post 178 Supports the Frisco Chamber Foundation’s Texas Big Star Half Marathon and 5K
(L-R) Commander Ed Reed, Color Guard Captain Bill Drake, and Executive Member Thor Anderson manned the Post 178 tent. More than 2,500 runners participated in the Frisco Chamber Texas Big Star Half Marathon and 5K at Collin College on Saturday, April 13, 2024....