by larryw | Mar 18, 2021 | American Legion Post 178, Press Release
Harbani Kohli, a junior at Reedy High School, was presented a Certificate of Recognition by City of Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney at the March 16, 2021 City Council Meeting for her outstanding performance for winning the American Legion Post 178 Oratorical Scholarship Speech Contest and the 4th District contest earlier this year. For winning the two contests, she received $750 scholarships.
At the contests she delivered two orations, a prepared oration and a randomly assigned constitutional topic oration. Ms. Kohli impressed the judges with her prepared topic oration, titled “We Are the People, and assigned topic oration, Article III, Section 1 concerning the Supreme Court.
Ms. Harbani has an immense interest in political science, international relations, foreign policy, politics, and humanitarianism. She aspires to attend law school and work for the United Nations and/or the United States Department of State. This summer she has been selected as a legislative intern with a State Representative at the Texas State Legislature in Austin.
by larryw | Mar 4, 2021 | American Legion Post 178
March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. It commemorates the sacrifices and service of Vietnam veterans and their families. The commemorative honors all veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location. No distinction exists between veterans who served in-country, in-theater, or who were stationed elsewhere during the Vietnam War period.
A “Welcome Home” Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony is planned by VFW Post 8273. The event is free and open to the public.
Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Hotel
7600 John Q. Hammons Dr.
Frisco, TX 75034
Frisco Room 1 & 2
5:30 PM
RSVP Required
Go to friscovfw.org
The keynote address will be given by guest of honor Major General James E. Livingston, MOH, USMC (Ret). A Medal of Honor recipient, General Livingston is the most highly decorated Marine Infantry Officer from the Vietnam War.
Current COVID-19 protocols will be observed during attendance.
by larryw | Feb 28, 2021 | American Legion Post 178
After Iraq invaded the nation of Kuwait on August 2, 1990, and it was condemned by the United Nations, Operation Desert Shield began. Desert Shield was a deployment to defend Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries from future aggression and provided a platform to prepare for the offensive contingency if Iraq did not comply with UN edicts.
The world watched and waited to see if Iraq would abide by the United Nations-imposed deadline to withdraw from Kuwait by January 15, 1991 or face a coalition force of 45 nations instructed to use “all means necessary to restore international order.” As the deadline passed without a response from Iraq, Operation Desert Shield became Desert Storm.
In January 1991, the United States’ first real test of the post-Cold War, members from all five military branches joined a coalition to push Saddam Hussein’s forces from Kuwait.
The war, often referred to as the Persian Gulf War or Gulf War, ended February 28, 1991. Thank you to those who served.
by larryw | Feb 27, 2021 | American Legion Post 178
American Legion Family members are encouraged to participate in the March 1-4 virtual Washington Conference by advocating the Legion’s priorities, viewing the National Commander’s testimony, and virtually attending commission meetings. For more information go to: legion.org.
As part of the Washington Conference, a Voter Voice Campaign, has been launched. The American Legion Family is asked to share our 117th Congress Legislative Priorities with your members of Congress. Post 178 members continue to serve as a powerful voice for veterans in our nation’s capital. We need your help in contacting your members of the Senate and House of Representatives. To contact your Senators and Representatives today go to the following link to actively participate: https://votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/Campaigns/81356/Respond.
by larryw | Feb 25, 2021 | American Legion Post 178
If you suffered a loss due to the extreme cold weather last week the following funding alternatives are available if specific requirements are met.
On February 22, 2021, a Presidential Disaster Declaration was issued that included both Collin and Denton Counties. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may provide money to assist with losses not covered by insurance; however, there are limits as to what may be covered. Residents must apply online for FEMA assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585.
The American Legion also has additional potential funding programs:
- National Emergency Fund (legion.org/emergency)
The NEF was established to aid American Legion Family members as the result of natural disasters. The fund provides up to $3.000 for qualifies Legion Family members if eligibility requirements are met.
2. Temporary Financial Assistance (legion.org/financialassistance)
The TFA awards cash grants to minor children of current active duty and American Legion members. These grants help families in need meet the cost of shelter, food, utilities, and health expenses. A single onetime non-repayable Temporary Financial Assistance grant up to $1,000 is permitted for the minor child(ren) of a qualifying veteran,
3. Post 178 also has a fund for temporary assistance and works with the North Texas Veterans Center.
For further assistance and questions please contact:
Kevin Robinson at FriscoLegion.Service@gmail.com or 972-536-3149, or
John Allen at john.allen44@tds.net 0r 865-386-6967
