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Strewing of Flowers – May 29th, 2023

The members of VFW Post 406, Newport, invite the public to a special Memorial Day Ceremony to remember and honor Service Members from all branches of the US Military that have been lost at sea during peace and wartime. At 10:30 AM, Monday, May 29th the public is invited to gather at the water’s edge in…
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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…
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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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VFW406 Participate in Wreaths Across America

A few years ago a tradition was started at Arlington National Cemetery to lay wreaths on the graves of our deceased comrades.  That tradition has now spread nationwide.  During the month of December thousands of wreaths are placed every year.  On Saturday, December 14, Post 406 participated in this honored ceremony at Island Cemetery in…
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance

The Post will commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor which resulted in 2403 lives lost, 1143 wounded and which led us into World War II. This short commemoration will take place at Newport City Hall WWII Memorial at 08:30, 7 December, 2019.
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VFW406 Installs Flagpole for WWII Vet

Members of VFW Post 406, Newport, Rhode Island will be installing a flagpole for a WWII retired Navy Master Chief. Mr Charles Parks enlisted in the US Navy just prior to the end of WWII and served for 30 years to include the Korean War. The flagpole was provided to the veteran through the generous…
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The Moving Wall Newport

History of the Vietnam War The history of the Vietnam War is complicated and lengthy. No matter what an individual’s thoughts about the war itself, it cannot be argued that thousands of people died and many more were casualties, prisoners of war or missing in action. In order to begin to acknowledge the sacrifices made…