Month: November 2024

Upcoming Events

Army Navy Football Watch Party at The Protective Club Dec 14

All are welcome to join VFW Post 406 at The Protective Club at 596 Thames Street in Newport to watch the Army Navy Football game. Pre-game festivities start at 1:30 and kickoff is at 3:00. There will be giveaways, drink specials, and the comradery of watching the game with other post members and the wider…
Post News

William Farrell’s Korea Revisit Journey

We’re proud to share the incredible experience of our very own William Farrell, who recently participated in the Revisit Korea Program, sponsored by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. From October 25-31, William returned to South Korea, a country that holds special significance in his life. As a 17-year-old Private First Class in 1970,…
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Belmont Chapel Service and Grave Flagging a Success

A Remembrance Ceremony for over 350 men and women from Newport who gave their lives in war was held on November 9th 2024 in Belmont Chapel followed by tours of Veterans graves in Island Cemetery. It was the first time in over 70 years the Post was able to host the ceremony in the newly…
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Volunteers Needed for Veteran Grave Flag Placing

The Newport Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 406 invites the public to  help place flags on the graves of all veterans that are buried in Newport’s cemeteries this Saturday November 9th starting at 9 AM.  A memorial service in the newly renovated Belmont Chapel will be held at noon in which all men and women…
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Veterans Day 2024 Post Commander Letter

                                                                                                                                                      1 November 2024 My Fellow Members- In commemoration of Veterans’ Day 2024 let us renew our mission to be advocates for our fellow Veterans. Post 406 truly leads the way in recognizing the lives and service of our departed Veterans as we routinely flag each Veteran’s grave in Island Cemetery…