Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406
Newport, Rhode Island
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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…

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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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VFW/Elks Food Drive

A collaborative effort between the Newport Elks and Newport’s VFW Post 406 enabled the Martin Luther King Community Center to continue the fine mission of helping our community members in need. On Saturday, October 24th VFW Members and Elks members collected food donations via a drive through drop off at the Elks home on Bellevue…

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November Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting will be held 10 Nov 2020, 17:00 hours at the Newport Elks. Please see attached document for more information.

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VFW/ELKS Food Drive

Post 406 along with members of the Newport Elks worked together on a drive-in food donation event on Saturday, October 24, 2020 that will benefit the Martin Luther King Community Center. VFW Post 406, the Newport Elks and the Martin Luther King Community Center all do wonderful things for the local Newport community. It was…

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100 Years of Service Photo Project

Newport’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406 which turned 100 this year. In honor of accomplishment, we have come up with a project that will honor Newport County veterans through a photo exhibit to be displayed at our 100th anniversary gala in 2021 and on our post website. Please see the attached word document. If you are a…

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Flagging of Veteran Graves

On Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 09:00 hours VFW406 members and their families will be replacing the American flags on the graves of veterans who have gone before us at the Braman Cemetery on Farewell Street. More details will be communicated to post members via email the week of May 10th.

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The Centennial Anniversary of Post 406

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic affecting Rhode Island, we are postponing our Centennial Gala to a date yet to be determined. We will post an announcement here as soon as we are able to continue with our planning. The Officers and members of VFW Post 406 hope that you and your loved ones stay…

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