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Newport, Rhode Island
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Upcoming Events

Newport Elks POW/MIA Ceremony to be held Jan 30

Please see info attached from the Newport Elks regarding the POW/MIA table dedication ritual they are hosting on Thursday, January 30 at 7:00. All VFW members should report early at 1815 for overview and rehearsal.

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Army Navy Football Watch Party at The Protective Club Dec 14

All are welcome to join VFW Post 406 at The Protective Club at 596 Thames Street in Newport to watch the Army Navy Football game. Pre-game festivities start at 1:30 and kickoff is at 3:00. There will be giveaways, drink specials, and the comradery of watching the game with other post members and the wider…

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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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Nov 9 Day of Service to Honor Veterans

In recognition of the service of Veterans to our Nation, the officers and members of VFW Post 406, Newport invite the public to participate in A Day of Service Honoring all Veterans. Saturday, November  9that Belmont Chapel in Island Cemetery 30 Warner Street, Newport Coffee and sweets will be provided 9:00 AM Flagging of Veterans’…

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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!

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Fall 2022 Grave Flagging – Nov 5th

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Fall 2022 Buddy Poppy Drive- Oct 29th

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