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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!

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Fall 2022 Buddy Poppy Drive- Oct 29th

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Rogers High JROTC Medal Presentation

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Veteran Spins Her Wheels to Keep Serving

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Post 406 Receives $1,000 Donation

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Vietnam Veterans Commemoration

On Wednesday March 23rd, the members of VFW Post 406, Newport, invite the public to a special Vietnam Veterans event. Please arrive to the Newport Elks Lodge 104, 141 Pelham Street, Newport, RI at 5:00 pm. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided as well as access to a cash bar. At 6:00 pm, Commander Hugh…

Commanders Message

My Fellow Post 406 Members- Happy New Year! As we begin 2022, I ask that you take a moment and reflect on what you feel is critical to serving our Newport Veterans. What can you, what can we do collectively to better serve Veterans. Our Post remains vital and relevant…

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Come Meet Your Local Veterans

On Wednesday, November 10th, the members of VFW Post 406 are holding a special Veterans Day event that the public and all veterans are cordially invited to attend. Please arrive at 5:00 pm to the Newport Elks Lodge 104, 141 Pelham Street, Newport, RI. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided as well as access to…

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Carnival for Heroes

We are publishing this this as it might be of use to our members and the veteran community. Please see the brochure for additional information.

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National Vietnam Veterans Day

March 29th has been declared National Vietnam Veterans Day. The United States became involved in the war in Vietnam after the end of World War II but direct combat support and combat operation did not benign until about 1955 and ended officially in 1975. More than 58,000 American men and women gave their lives in…

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XVIII Airborne Corps Requests Letters

Requests Letters for WWII Paratrooper, 97, in ‘Rough Shape’ Military.com | By Blake Stilwell Kenneth “Rock” Merritt is a legend in the XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He’s a World War II paratrooper whose battle resume reads like a history book of the U.S. Army: Operation Overlord, Operation Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge,…

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In Memoriam

Gary P. Olsen, age 50 of North Kingstown, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Tracy L. (Theroux) Olsen for 28 years. Born in Warwick, he was a loving son of Larry P.J. Olsen and the late Catherine L. (Dugas) Harris; step-son of Deborah A. (Chamberlain) Olsen; and son-in-law…

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February 2021 Meeting

Our monthly meeting will be help February 9th at 17:00 hours, in person at the Elks Club. Please see announcement for details.

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Commander’s Membership Challenge

We need nine new members. Let’s do it!

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January Meeting

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Newport Elks

As you are well aware, VFW Post 406 meets at Newport Elks through the graciousness of Newport Elks. We are very fortunate to have a central meeting location in an historic setting in Newport. The Exalted Ruler of Newport Elks, Lenny Bucci, has extended a personal invitation to any VFW Post 406 member to enjoy…