Frisco Veterans Resource Expo
American Legion Birthday
The American Legion has served wartime veterans through promoting patriotism, military service, national security, and dedication to current service members and veterans alike. The American Legion will celebrate its 104th birthday on Friday, September 15, 2023. The...
POW/MIA Recognition Day
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is an observance that honors those who were prisoners of war (POW) as well as those who are still missing in action (MIA). It is observed in the United States on the third Friday in September, which falls on September 15, 2023....
Patriot Day and A National Day of Service
It has been more than two decades since 9/11. Honor and commemorate the sacrifices made that day by remembering the heroes, armed forces, first responders, and countless others’ acts of service to defend our nation’s freedom. On the September 11 National Day of...
VJ Day
On August 14, 1945, it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. Since then, both August 14 and August 15 have been known as “Victory over Japan Day,” or simply “V-J Day.” The term has also been used for...
Fellowship Power Lunch Veterans Appreciation Event
Fellowship Power Lunch Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Lunch is held annually in November in Frisco, Texas. Every year, they feature a veteran as a keynote speaker to share his or her story and inspire us. Please join them to support these amazing men and...
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 Monday, September 11. The ceremony will be at Freedom Meadow in Warren Sports Complex, located at 7599 Eldorado Pkwy. The annual ceremony honors the memory of those who died in...
American Legion Peter J Courcy Post 178 2023 Texas Boys Statesmen Accepting Frisco City Council Proclamation
Photo by John Brady The 2023 Post 178 Texas Boys Statesmen were honored at the Frisco City Council meeting on August 15, 2023. Larry Wilhelm, the Program Committee Chairman, presented the statesmen to Mayor Jeff Chaney and council members. Mayor Cheney proclaimed the...
Post 178 Welcomes New Cadet Corps Instructor
Photo Caption - (L-R) Ed Reed, Post 178 Commander. Major Gary Billings, USMC (Ret.), Lt Col Ivan Acosta, USAF (Ret.), and Ted Ruybal, Post Liaison Committee Chair. The Frisco ISD Navy National Defense Cadet Corps program was established with 69 cadets in 2021 at...