Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406
Newport, Rhode Island
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RI Gold Star Family Recognition Day

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, help the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406, Newport recognize and honor Gold Star families from Rhode Island. This special event will be centered around a reception hosted at the Artillery Company of Newport, 23 Clarke Street, Newport, RI. We will gather from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Please RSVP…

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Strewing of Flowers – May 30th, 2022

The members of VFW Post 406, Newport, invite the public to a special Memorial Day Ceremony to remember and honor Service Members from all branches of the US Military that have been lost at sea during peace and wartime. At 10:30 AM, Monday, May 30th the public is invited to gather at the water’s edge in…

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Rogers High JROTC Medal Presentation

CAPT Mark Turner, US Navy Retired on the right and SFC William Farrell, US Army Retired presented Cadet Melvin Garcia Munoz with a Veterans of Foreign Wars certificate and medal for outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership ability. Presentation was made at a very fitting location, Newport’s Fort Adams.

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Veteran Spins Her Wheels to Keep Serving

VFW Post 406 Chaplain and Newport Police Officer, Crystal Arel, is participating in the Police Unity Tour,(https://www.policeunitytour.com/home/pages/mission) a four-day bicycle ride from New Jersey to Washington, DC to raise public awareness about law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, and to ensure that their sacrifice is never forgotten. Job well done, Crystal!  

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LECTURE SERIES IV – May 24, 2022

“Finland and Sweden Seem Likely to Join NATO. What That Means for America and the Arctic Region. ” UPDATED LOCATION FOR LECTURE Due to circumstances beyond our control, tonight’s lecture will be held at the Channing Memorial Church at 135 Pelham Street. The church is right next door to the Elks on Pelham Street and…

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ELKS LODGE SPRING CLEAN UP!

On Saturday, May 14th from 9-2, we will have a SPRING CLEAN UP FEST at the Elks Lodge! This will include power washing the building, sanding the porch deck and rails for painting, raking leaves, picking up the yard for trash and debris, cleaning out the storage containers, sweeping the parking lot and so much more!!!!  Early…

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Post 406 Receives $1,000 Donation

Commander Richards is presented a $1,000 check by Ed Mello of Town Fair Tire in Middletown, RI. This money will go a long way to support Newport’s veterans. Please support Town Fair Tire. Thank you Mr. Mello!

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Vietnam Veterans Commemoration

On Wednesday March 23rd, the members of VFW Post 406, Newport, invite the public to a special Vietnam Veterans event. Please arrive to the Newport Elks Lodge 104, 141 Pelham Street, Newport, RI at 5:00 pm. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided as well as access to a cash bar. At 6:00 pm, Commander Hugh…

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Commanders Message

My Fellow Post 406 Members-       Happy New Year!         As we begin 2022, I ask that you take a moment and reflect on what you feel is critical to serving our Newport Veterans.  What can you, what can we do collectively to better serve Veterans.       Our Post remains vital and relevant…

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Come Meet Your Local Veterans

On Wednesday, November 10th, the members of VFW Post 406 are holding a special Veterans Day event that the public and all veterans are cordially invited to attend. Please arrive at 5:00 pm to the Newport Elks Lodge 104, 141 Pelham Street, Newport, RI. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided as well as access to…

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