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Voice of Democracy Winner from Newport Post 406

The Voice of Democracy winner was announced at the 2025 VFW Conference in Washington DC as Grace Rochelle, sponsored from our own Newport VFW Post 406. Picture attached of Grace with VFW Commander in Chief Alfred J. Lipphardt, Mark L. Turner, RI Department Commander and Post 406 member, and Stephen Doherty, RI VFW Auxiliary President.

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Newport Post 406 featured in VFW National Magazine

Newport VFW Post 406 was featured in the Jan/Feb 2025 issue of the national VFW Magazine. In it’s “Destination Post” series on Rhode Island, Newport Post 406 was featured along with other posts. Post 406 stood out as a leader in community engagement projects. Below is a picture along with a screenshot of the full…

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William Farrell’s Korea Revisit Journey

We’re proud to share the incredible experience of our very own William Farrell, who recently participated in the Revisit Korea Program, sponsored by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. From October 25-31, William returned to South Korea, a country that holds special significance in his life. As a 17-year-old Private First Class in 1970,…

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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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Veterans Day 2024 Post Commander Letter

                                                                                                                                                      1 November 2024 My Fellow Members- In commemoration of Veterans’ Day 2024 let us renew our mission to be advocates for our fellow Veterans. Post 406 truly leads the way in recognizing the lives and service of our departed Veterans as we routinely flag each Veteran’s grave in Island Cemetery…

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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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Newport Gulls Game a Success

For the second year in a row, VFW 406 set the season high for the the 50/50 raffle at the game. Despite many empty seats in the stadium due to the threat of rain, post members could sell $1372 in tickets for the 50/50 raffle – over $350 more than last year! As luck would have…

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Mark Turner Elected RI VFW State Commander for 2024-2025

Capt. Mark Turner, (Ret.) U.S. Navy was elected as the State Commander of the Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign Wars for the 2024-2025 calendar year as part of the 2024 State VFW convention proceedings.

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Newport Gulls & Gold Star Sailing Both Win!

On July 17th, the Newport Gulls hosted their annual Military Appreciation night for Active Military, Veterans and their families at Cardine’s Field. In addition to providing a great night of baseball (just a reminder they are the New England Collegiate Baseball League regular season champs!), the Newport Gulls organization recognized and honored many local military…

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Celebrating ANZAC Day

On March 30, Phill King, a retired Artificer Sergeant Major (ASM) of the Australian Army gave a dynamic lecture on the origins and celebration of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day, a day of national observance of equal significance to our observance of Memorial Day each May. Soon following the lecture, Phill departed for Australia to…

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Reflection, Remembrance, and Camaraderie – Veterans Day 2022

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VFW Post 406 Joins Newport Navy League in Welcoming Naval War College International Students

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BG Zwack (Ret.) Addresses Russian Aggression in Ukraine

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The City of Newport Honors those that Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice

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Memorial Day Ceremony Honors Servicemembers Lost at Sea

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Naval War College Professor Provides Ukraine Lecture

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Mayor Napolitano Declares June 4, 2022 “Gold Star Family Day”

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Cemetery Flagging 2022

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Rogers High JROTC Medal Presentation

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Veteran Spins Her Wheels to Keep Serving

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