Events

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.

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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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March 29th has been declared National Vietnam Veterans Day. The United States became involved in the war in Vietnam after the end of World War II but direct combat support and combat operation did not benign until about 1955 and ended officially in 1975. More than 58,000 American men and women gave their lives in…

A collaborative effort between the Newport Elks and Newport’s VFW Post 406 enabled the Martin Luther King Community Center to continue the fine mission of helping our community members in need. On Saturday, October 24th VFW Members and Elks members collected food donations via a drive through drop off at the Elks home on Bellevue…