Author: Dean Fraioli

Announcements, Events

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…
Announcements, Post News, Upcoming Events

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…
Upcoming Events

Nov 9 Day of Service to Honor Veterans

In recognition of the service of Veterans to our Nation, the officers and members of VFW Post 406, Newport invite the public to participate in A Day of Service Honoring all Veterans. Saturday, November  9that Belmont Chapel in Island Cemetery 30 Warner Street, Newport Coffee and sweets will be provided 9:00 AM Flagging of Veterans’…
Events, Post News

VFW Post 406 Supports Gold Star Sailing

On August 2 Newport VFW Post 406 once again demonstrated its commitment veterans by supporting a dinner for the Gold Star Sailing camp children at US Coast Guard Base Castle Hill. Local veterans Norm Bailey and our own Post 406 member Sharon McGinnis led this effort to host the camp in Newport. Post 406 remains…
Highlights, Post News

Newport Gulls Game a Success

For the second year in a row, VFW 406 set the season high for the the 50/50 raffle at the game. Despite many empty seats in the stadium due to the threat of rain, post members could sell $1372 in tickets for the 50/50 raffle – over $350 more than last year! As luck would have…