Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406
Newport, Rhode Island
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National Vietnam Veterans Day

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…

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XVIII Airborne Corps Requests Letters

Requests Letters for WWII Paratrooper, 97, in ‘Rough Shape’ Military.com | By Blake Stilwell Kenneth “Rock” Merritt is a legend in the XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He’s a World War II paratrooper whose battle resume reads like a history book of the U.S. Army: Operation Overlord, Operation Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge,…

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In Memoriam

Gary P. Olsen, age 50 of North Kingstown, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Tracy L. (Theroux) Olsen for 28 years. Born in Warwick, he was a loving son of Larry P.J. Olsen and the late Catherine L. (Dugas) Harris; step-son of Deborah A. (Chamberlain) Olsen; and son-in-law…

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February 2021 Meeting

Our monthly meeting will be help February 9th at 17:00 hours, in person at the Elks Club. Please see announcement for details.

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Commander’s Membership Challenge

We need nine new members. Let’s do it!

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January Meeting

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Ocean State Job Lot Initiative

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December Meeting

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Newport Elks

As you are well aware, VFW Post 406 meets at Newport Elks through the graciousness of Newport Elks.  We are very fortunate to have a central meeting location in an historic setting in Newport.  The Exalted Ruler of Newport Elks, Lenny Bucci, has extended a personal invitation to any VFW Post 406 member to enjoy…

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