Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406
"Veterans Helping Veterans"

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In Memoriam

Gary P. Olsen, age 50 of North Kingstown, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Tracy L. (Theroux) Olsen for 28 years. Born in Warwick, he was a loving son of Larry P.J. Olsen and the late Catherine L. (Dugas) Harris; step-son of Deborah A. (Chamberlain) Olsen; and son-in-law…
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February 2021 Meeting

Our monthly meeting will be help February 9th at 17:00 hours, in person at the Elks Club. Please see announcement for details.
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Commander’s Membership Challenge

We need nine new members. Let’s do it!
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January Meeting

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Ocean State Job Lot Initiative

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December Meeting

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Newport Elks

As you are well aware, VFW Post 406 meets at Newport Elks through the graciousness of Newport Elks.  We are very fortunate to have a central meeting location in an historic setting in Newport.  The Exalted Ruler of Newport Elks, Lenny Bucci, has extended a personal invitation to any VFW Post 406 member to enjoy…
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Veteran’s Day, 2020

VFW Post 406 members had a busy morning on Veterans Day, 2020. We placed Medal of Honor flags on the graves of five Medal of Honor recipients buried in Newport, Rhode Island. We then met at another cemetery to place a VFW grave marker and flag on the grave site of PFC Edmund J. Lopes,…
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VFW/Elks Food Drive

A collaborative effort between the Newport Elks and Newport’s VFW Post 406 enabled the Martin Luther King Community Center to continue the fine mission of helping our community members in need. On Saturday, October 24th VFW Members and Elks members collected food donations via a drive through drop off at the Elks home on Bellevue…
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Press coverage

This article appeared in the Newport Daily News on today, November 11, 2020. Just some press coverage for our post and others in Newport County and the membership issues we are all facing. Newport Daily News
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November Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting will be held 10 Nov 2020, 17:00 hours at the Newport Elks. Please see attached document for more information.
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VFW/ELKS Food Drive

Post 406 along with members of the Newport Elks worked together on a drive-in food donation event on Saturday, October 24, 2020 that will benefit the Martin Luther King Community Center. VFW Post 406, the Newport Elks and the Martin Luther King Community Center all do wonderful things for the local Newport community. It was…
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100 Years of Service Photo Project

Newport’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406 which turned 100 this year. In honor of accomplishment, we have come up with a project that will honor Newport County veterans through a photo exhibit to be displayed at our 100th anniversary gala in 2021 and on our post website. Please see the attached word document. If you are a…
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October Post Meeting In Person

VFW Post 406 Newport, Rhode Island 02840 3 October 2020 13 October 2020 Business meeting: 1700-UTC Hours Contact Information Monthly Notice The regularly stated Tuesday Night Business Meeting of VFW Post 406 will be held at Newport Elks 141 Pelham Street, Newport. Please bring PPE(Mask). VFW Post 406 business correspondence should be addressed to: Quartermaster, William…
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VFW National Home

Passing this information from the National Home. If you’ve never donated, its a great opportunity to consider doing so. If you have donated, the children of the National Home thank you. National Home News for Our Friends at VFW Post #406 Dear Commander Richards, On behalf of our community of veterans, their families, our Board of Trustees,…
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Medal of Honor Ceremony

Today, September 11, 2020 President Trump has awarded the Medal of Honor to SGM Thomas “Patrick” Payne for heroism above and beyond the call of duty in Iraq. SGM Payne is still an active duty soldier and is someone we should all be proud of. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHpPTVyqMsU&feature=youtu.be
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September 11, 2020 Commanders Statement

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VFW406, Newport Elks and Pearl Harbor

The Newport Elks along with the Grand Lodge, Elks has always supported veterans and like VFW406, they’re continuing to support them. As you know we have our monthly meeting there and they will host our 100th anniversary dinner when it is safe to do so. As such we should support them when they need help….
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Flagging of Veteran Graves

On Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 09:00 hours VFW406 members and their families will be replacing the American flags on the graves of veterans who have gone before us at the Braman Cemetery on Farewell Street. More details will be communicated to post members via email the week of May 10th.
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VE Day 2020

Today, 8 MAY 2020 is the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe, VE Day. Lets us remember everyone who participated in securing this victory. We look forward to resuming activities once the shutdown has been lifted and we believe that events will be safe.