Events

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…