Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406
"Veterans Helping Veterans"

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Post 406 Veterans Day Events 2026

There are many Newport VFW Post 406 events coming up for the Veterans Day holiday, please show your support at this very important time of year:
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Reminder Post Meetings Changed to 2nd Thursday of each Month

Reminder that our meeting day has changed – Newport VFW Post 406 meets on the second Thursday of each month at 1700 at the Newport Elks Lodge 104. The address is 141 Pelham Street, Newport.
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Honoring the Service and Sacrifice of PVT Michael G. Murphy

On October 19, 2026, Kevin Cardoza, U.S. Coast Guard and retired Newport Police Department, on behalf of the officers and members of VFW Post 406, Newport, Rhode Island, and the countless family members and friends of the Murphy family, placed a VFW grave marker, an American flag, and a photograph of PVT. Michael G. Murphy…
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Saint George’s Remembrance Ceremony Oct 25

VFW Post 406 and the greater public are invited for a spectacular choral and orchestral event combining the Professional Choristers of the Choir School of Newport County, The Advanced Vocal Ensemble of St. George’s School, Members of the choir of Trinity Episcopal Church Newport, the Choirs of St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Burlington, Vermont, guest…
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Post 406 Joins Newport Elks in POW/MIA Memorial Ceremony

Elks Lodge 104 Newport held a solemn and heartfelt POW/MIA Table Rededication Ceremony, honoring the sacrifices of prisoners of war and those missing in action. The event, with strong participation by VFW Post 406 and attended by veterans, community members, and Elks leadership and members, served as a powerful reminder of those who have not…
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Post 406 Observes National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Newport VFW Post 406 will observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day with a joint ceremony with the Newport Elks Veterans Committee on Sunday, Sep 20 at noon at the Newport Elks. All Post 406 members, family, friends, Elks and guest are welcome to attend. Those taking part in the ceremony should arrive early at 1115. Please…
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Post 406 Celebrates Oktoberfest Sunday Oct 18 at Elks

Join Newport VFW Post 406 at the Newport Elks on Sunday, October 18 from 12:00 to 3:00 to celebrate Oktoberfest. Grilled brats and burgers will be provided, cash bar available. Post members, family and friends, and friends of Post 406 are all welcome.
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Gold Star Sailing Dinner 2026

On Friday, July 31st, VFW Post 406 and Coast Guard Station Castle Hill had the honor to provide a closing dinner for campers that participated in the 2026 Newport Gold Star Sailing Camp. These teenagers spent all week together in Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay building friendships and learning how to sail. Following the completion…
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Gold Star Sailing Campers Enjoy Newport Yacht Club Grill Night

Gold Star Sailing is a charity focused on providing sailing camp activities to surviving children of fallen military service members. It uses sailing as a way to instill self confidence, build character, teach teamwork, develop leadership, and promote healing in a positive environment of hope, adventure and friendship. VFW Post 406 often chooses to have…
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Post 406 Supports Newport Gulls Veterans Appreciation Night

VFW Post 406 teamed up with the Newport Elks Lodge 104 as the lead organizations for the Newport Gulls Veterans Night at Cardines Field. The pre-game ceremony started with an on-field parade of Elks, Elks Veterans Committee, and VFW Post 406 members. The Honor Guard was provided by local Boy Scouts with the Newport Fire…
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Post 406 Supports Newport Gulls Military Appreciation Night

VFW Post 406 was the lead organization for the Newport Gulls Military Appreciation night at Cardines Field. The pre-game ceremony started with an on-field parade of the Color Guard from Coast Guard Station Castle Hill. The first pitches were thrown out by representatives from all services, including Rear Admiral Darryl Walker, President of the U.S….
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Post Gathers for Flag Removal from Newport Cemeteries

Newport VFW Post 406 members along with family and community members gathered at Island Cemetery to retrieve the American flags that had been placed on Veteran graves in advance of Memorial Day. We retrieved the almost 1000 flags including 5 Medal of Honor recipients who are buried in Newport from the 6 local cemeteries. The…
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VFW Loon Mountain Riverwalk Condo Raffle a Great Success

The VFW Post 406 Raffle of a week-long stay at a luxury Loon Mountain Riverwalk Condo was a resounding success for the Post. Following a busy morning of Memorial Day activities of Strewing of Flowers and City Hall Memorial Day ceremony, the Post members convened at the Elks for the raffle drawing. Thanks to the…
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VFW Post 406 Celebrates Independence Day in Rhode Island

VFW Post 406 Newport celebrated Independence Day at the Bristol 4th of July Parade, the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration, dating back to 1785. Post member Chrystal Arel and Junior Vice Commander Sharon McGinnis joined National Commander-in-Chief Carol Whitmore at the parade. The Independence Day celebrations continued on July 5th when Newport VFW Post 406,…
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Veterans Appreciation Day at Fort Adams on July 5th

VFW Post 406 Newport, along with the Newport Historical Society and Fort Adams Trust, will honor veterans with a special performance of the Navy Band Northeat Trident Brass Quintet at Fort Adams starting at 6:00 pm. In addition to the concert, Fort Adams will be a host site for National Picnic Day with food trucks…
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NEWPORT GULLS 6/22 GAME POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN, MAKEUP DATE JULY 27

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Upcoming Post 406 Newport Summer Events

VFW Post 406 Newport has a busy summer of events coming up. Please read below and spread the word to support our Post! RI VFW 2026 State Convention – Saturday, June 20th Each year, VFW leaders from every post, as well as state leadership, gather to hold elections for Officers for the coming year and make decisions…
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VFW Post 406 Supports Rogers High School JROTC Awards

On Friday, June 5, 2026, the JROTC Awards Ceremony was held at Rogers High School in Newport, Rhode Island. Cadet Yosuel Melendez was honored with the prestigious Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Citation and Medal Award. The award was presented by esteemed members of VFW Post 406 Newport, Junior Vice Commander Sharon McGinnis and Trustee Brian…
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Junior Vice Cdr Sharon McGinnis highlighted at Veterans Golf Tournament

VFW Post 406’s own Junior Vice Commander Sharon McGinnis was highlighted after traveling to Michigan to play golf in the Veterans Golf Association tournament at the American Dunes Golf Club. They were so impressed with her that they highlighted her in their own newsletter, copied below. Congratulation Sharon and thanks for continuing to serve Veterans…
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May 28 Elks Veterans, O’Briens Lagers for Heroes, and May 30 Funeral Services for local veteran James Trombley II

Coming off of our busy Memorial Day events the support of veterans doesn’t end for VFW Post 406 Newport. Please see the below events and attend if you can by living Post 406’s motto Veterans Serving Veterans. Yuengling Lagers for Heroes – Tonight May 28 @ 1700- 1900 Over the past 3 years, Yuengling has raised…
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Strewing of Flowers and Memorial Day Events 2026

Newport VFW Post 406 commemorated Memorial Day 2026 with many events in Newport, starting with the Strewing of Flowers at Storer Park. Supported by boats from Coast Guard Castle Hill Station and the Newport Fire Department, members of the public gathered to remember service members lost at sea. It was a dedicated group who under…