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VFW Post 406 leads effort to install flagpole in honor of local veteran Private Michael G. Murphy

The Newport City Council addressed a resolution sponsored by Councilor David Carlin to install a flagpole at Murphy Field in honor of Private Michael G. Murphy, a local veteran who lost his life during World War I. This initiative, led by VFW Post 406, aims to properly recognize Murphy’s contributions and ensure that his legacy…
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Thank You to Our Generous Business Supporters

At Newport VFW Post 406, our mission to serve veterans, their families, and our local community is only made possible through the support of compassionate individuals and businesses who share our values of service, unity, and generosity. We are proud to share the incredible success of our May 14 fundraising event at the Brick Alley…
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Newport VFW Post 406 presents Rogers JROTC Award

Today at the JROTC Awards Ceremony at Rogers High School in Newport, Cadet LTC Ramos 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, Army CSM (Retired) Kaiser and Army CPT (Retired) McGinnis, recognizing Cadet Ramos’s outstanding achievements and…
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The Strewing of Flowers to be held May 26, 2025

On Memorial Day, Monday May 26, 2025, the Strewing of Flowers ceremony will be held at Storer Park in Newport RI from 10:30 am to 11:00 am. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406 Newport invites the public to a special Memorial Day ceremony to remember and honor Service Members from all branches of the…
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Post 406 Merchandise Catalog Online

The catalog of all Post 406 merchandise is attached. Show your support for our Post by wearing these items at our many upcoming events. All merchandise may be paid for via our new Venmo account @Post406Newport and will be fulfilled by the Post QM Team. You may also buy tickets for our Veterans Helping Veterans…
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Post 406 Ties have arrived!

The Post 406 ties have arrived. Pick one up before our upcoming March 26 lecture series at the Hibernian Hall. Cost is $45. Coordinate with Bill Farrell to get one in advance, otherwise at the lecture. The magnetic crests for coats will be coming in soon.
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Voice of Democracy Winner from Newport Post 406

The Voice of Democracy winner was announced at the 2025 VFW Conference in Washington DC as Grace Rochelle, sponsored from our own Newport VFW Post 406. Picture attached of Grace with VFW Commander in Chief Alfred J. Lipphardt, Mark L. Turner, RI Department Commander and Post 406 member, and Stephen Doherty, RI VFW Auxiliary President.
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How to order your VFW Garrison cap

Please see the attached for details on how to order and personalize your VFW Garrison cap from the official VFW store website.
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Cemetery Flag/Wreath Recovery Postponed to Feb 8

Due to overnight rain today, we will postpone flag/wreath recovery until Feb 8th at 0900. If flags are collected when they are wet, they cannot be stored with damage/mold ensuing.
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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…
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Mark Turner Elected RI VFW State Commander for 2024-2025

Capt. Mark Turner, (Ret.) U.S. Navy was elected as the State Commander of the Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign Wars for the 2024-2025 calendar year as part of the 2024 State VFW convention proceedings.

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Help Honor our Fallen Veterans – Memorial Day 2024

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Celebrating ANZAC Day

On March 30, Phill King, a retired Artificer Sergeant Major (ASM) of the Australian Army gave a dynamic lecture on the origins and celebration of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day, a day of national observance of equal significance to our observance of Memorial Day each May. Soon following the lecture, Phill departed for Australia to…
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50th Anniversary of Combat Troops Leaving Vietnam – March 29th, 2023

On January 27th, 1973 the United States and the other three official combatants of the Vietnam War signed the Paris Peace Accords, providing for the withdrawal of U.S. forces within 60 days, and the implementation of a ceasefire within South Vietnam. On March 29th, 1973 United States Combat Forces ceased operations and left Vietnam, coinciding…
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February Post Meeting Moved to Feb 15th!

To all Post Members and anticipated guests, the regularly scheduled business meeting for the Post shall be moved from Tuesday, February 14th at 1700 to Wednesday, February 15th at 1700. In case you are wondering why we moved the meeting, now is a good time as ever to remind you that Tuesday, Feb 14th is…
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Valentines Day Gala

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Rhode Island Veteran Empowerment Day

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Collecting Christmas Donations for RI Veterans’ Home on December 14th

At this time of year, most of us are planning gifts to our loved ones, as well as to those in need. Each year VFW Post 406 supports the collection of new goods for delivery and distribution to the residents of the Rhode Island Veterans Home Community Living Center in Bristol, Rhode Island. The RI…
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Local Veteran’s Day Deals 2022

Check out deals for Veterans Day 2022 in Newport & Middletown, as well as nearby Rhode Island and Massachusetts!