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Upcoming Events

Army Navy Game Watch Party at The Protective Club on December 12th

VFW Post 406 Newport is for the third year hosting the best Army Navy Game Watch Party in Newport at the Protective Club on Thames Street. Kickoff is at 3:00 on Saturday December 12 but the party starts at 2:00. Get there early to get a seat and enjoy the camaraderie of the game. There…
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The Artillery Company of Newport Hosts Saint Barbara Ceremony on December 5th

The Artillery Company of Newport has graciously extended an invitation to Newport VFW Post 406 members to join them in their annual event held in honor of Saint Barbara, patron saint of the Artillery. It will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the Artillery Company of Newport armory at 23 Clarke Street, Newport….
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Reminder Post Meetings Changed to 2nd Thursday of each Month

Reminder that our meeting day has changed – Newport VFW Post 406 meets on the second Thursday of each month at 1700 at the Newport Elks Lodge 104. The address is 141 Pelham Street, Newport.
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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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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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Lecture Series IX- March 30, 2023

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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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Valentines Day Gala

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Rhode Island Veteran Empowerment Day

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Support Wreaths Across America!

Help place holiday wreaths on the graves of Veterans!
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Lecture Series VIII – January 19th

Japanese Americans in WWII – from Incarceration to
Military Service
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Collecting Christmas Donations for RI Veterans’ Home on December 14th

At this time of year, most of us are planning gifts to our loved ones, as well as to those in need. Each year VFW Post 406 supports the collection of new goods for delivery and distribution to the residents of the Rhode Island Veterans Home Community Living Center in Bristol, Rhode Island. The RI…
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Lecture Series VII – Dec 14th

“The Christmas Truce of World War I – December 1914″
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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!