Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406
Newport, Rhode Island
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406
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Welcome

VFW Post 406 is located in Newport, Rhode Island, and is one of the oldest posts in the country. We were formed shortly after the end of World War I. Our members consist of retired military, actively serving military and veterans on the staff of the Naval War College. The Post meets the second Thursday…

Am I Eligible to Join the VFW?

Much like all organizations and entities that provide membership or benefits to Veterans, The Veterans of Foreign Wars carefully reviews applications for membership to ensure basic requirements have been met by potential members. Unlike most organizations, membership does not require the provision of a DD-214. Membership eligibility is defined by what an individual has done…

Announcements, Events, Highlights, Upcoming Events

Local Veteran’s Day Deals 2022

Check out deals for Veterans Day 2022 in Newport & Middletown, as well as nearby Rhode Island and Massachusetts!

Events, Upcoming Events

Fall 2022 Grave Flagging – Nov 5th

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Announcements, Upcoming Events

Fall 2022 Buddy Poppy Drive- Oct 29th

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Highlights, Post News

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

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Gold Star Sailing Dinner

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Highlights, Post News

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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Post 406 Receives $1,000 Donation

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Announcements, Events

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…

Announcements

Commanders Message

My Fellow Post 406 Members-       Happy New Year!         As we begin 2022, I ask that you take a moment and reflect on what you feel is critical to serving our Newport Veterans.  What can you, what can we do collectively to better serve Veterans.       Our Post remains vital and relevant…

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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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XVIII Airborne Corps Requests Letters

Requests Letters for WWII Paratrooper, 97, in ‘Rough Shape’ Military.com | By Blake Stilwell Kenneth “Rock” Merritt is a legend in the XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He’s a World War II paratrooper whose battle resume reads like a history book of the U.S. Army: Operation Overlord, Operation Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge,…

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