Month: June 2026

Upcoming Events

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…
Upcoming Events

NEWPORT GULLS 6/22 GAME POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN, MAKEUP DATE TBD

Upcoming Events

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…
Announcements

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…
Highlights

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…