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Veterans Night at Newport Gulls a Success

VFW Post 406 teamed up with the Newport Elks Lodge 104 as the lead organizations for the Newport Gulls Veterans night at Cardines Field. The pre-game ceremony started with an on-field parade of Elks and VFW Post 406 members, who provided the Honor Guard with the American Flag carried by Murray Norcross. The first pitch…

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Newport Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall

VFW Post 406 & American Legion Post 7 led a Memorial Day Ceremony at Newport City Hall to honor and reflect on the sacrifices of local Newport men and women who have served our Nation. Newport has served a role in all of our Nation’s wars, from the American Revolution through the Global War on…

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Strewing of Flowers Memorial Day Ceremony 2025

The following is the write up by Colleen McGrath of Newport Buzz highlighting the Strewing of Flowers ceremony on Memorial Day 2025: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406 in Newport invited the public to remember and honor service members from all branches of the U.S. military who were lost at sea during both peace…

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Memorial Day Poppy Drive at Audrain Cars and Coffee

Newport VFW Post 406 teamed up with the Audrain Auto Museum at their Cars and Coffee to distribute Buddy Poppies on Memorial Day weekend. This collaboration between the two Newport organizations made remembering veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this nation front and center to the many car enthusiasts at the Audrain…

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Veterans Helping Veterans Fundraiser – May 14th at Brick Alley Pub

VFW Post 406 will host the “Veterans Helping Veterans Fundraiser” on Wednesday, May 14th, from 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM at Brick Alley Pub. Admission to the event is $20.00, and includes Hors d’oeuvres and a Cash Bar. During the event, we will conduct a silent auction of goods donated by local businesses, and possibly some additional…

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Newport Artillery Company Celebrates 284th Birthday

The Artillery Company of Newport marked it’s 284th birthday with a celebration at its Clarke Street armory on March 29, 2025. VFW Post 406’s own William Farrell is the unit’s commander. Other members are Dr. Murray Norcross and BG Peter Zwack who were part of the celebration. Congressman Gabe Amo was the guest speaker and…

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VFW Lecture Series Returns with Irish History in Newport at AOH

The VFW Post 406 lecture series returned with a full house of over 80 people attending the Irish History in Newport Lecture by Dr. John Quinn, History Department Chair at Salve Regina University. Stay tuned for news about future lectures. Thanks to our hosts at the Hibernian Hall for their gracious support.

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Newport Elks Honor POW/MIA with Special Table Dedication Ceremony

Elks Lodge 104 Newport held a solemn and heartfelt POW/MIA Table Dedication Ceremony, honoring the sacrifices of prisoners of war and those missing in action. The event, with strong participation by VFW Post 406 and attended by veterans, community members, and Elks leadership and members, served as a powerful reminder of those who have not…

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Please attend – Newport Elks to dedicate POW/MIA table

On Thursday January 30, 2025, at 1830, the Newport Elks Lodge 104 will hold a ceremony to dedicate their POW/MIA table. All members of VFW Post 406 are encouraged to attend, whether they are Elks or not. The Elks Veterans Committee is the lead on this Elks ceremony, but VFW members will surely be involved….

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Wreaths Across America 2024 Photos

Newport VFW Post 406 held the Wreaths Across America ceremony and laying of wreaths along with other local organizations on December 14 2024 at the Oliver Hazard Perry burial plot at Island Cemetery. This is to honor deceased service members from all military branches as well as those who remain Missing in Action. Wreaths were…

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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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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…

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Help Honor our Fallen Veterans – Memorial Day 2024

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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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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 Grave Flagging – Nov 5th

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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…

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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…