Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406 – Page 5 – Newport, Rhode Island

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 Tuesday…

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

Death of a Member

By order of the Commander, it is with regret that we inform you of the death of our fellow Post 406 member, PFC Edward Lopes, September 30, 1925 ~ February 29, 2020. Eddie was a World War Two veteran, having served in the European theater arriving on Omaha Beach a few days after D-Day. He participated in…

Events

VFW406 Participate in Wreaths Across America

A few years ago a tradition was started at Arlington National Cemetery to lay wreaths on the graves of our deceased comrades. That tradition has now spread nationwide. During the month of December thousands of wreaths are placed every year. On Saturday, December 14, Post 406 participated in this honored ceremony at Island Cemetery in…

Events

Pearl Harbor Remembrance

The Post will commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor which resulted in 2403 lives lost, 1143 wounded and which led us into World War II. This short commemoration will take place at Newport City Hall WWII Memorial at 08:30, 7 December, 2019.

Events

VFW406 Installs Flagpole for WWII Vet

Members of VFW Post 406, Newport, Rhode Island will be installing a flagpole for a WWII retired Navy Master Chief. Mr Charles Parks enlisted in the US Navy just prior to the end of WWII and served for 30 years to include the Korean War. The flagpole was provided to the veteran through the generous…

Events

The Moving Wall Newport

History of the Vietnam War The history of the Vietnam War is complicated and lengthy. No matter what an individual’s thoughts about the war itself, it cannot be argued that thousands of people died and many more were casualties, prisoners of war or missing in action. In order to begin to acknowledge the sacrifices made…