Tag: Newport

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Brick Alley Fundraiser a Tremendous Success

The 14 May Veterans Serving Veterans at the Brick Alley Pub was a great success. The result of this inaugural fundraising event for the post will allow Post 406 to further serve Veterans, in addition to strengthening the bonds within our team. We have built relationships within the Newport community and fostered camaraderie within our…
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The Strewing of Flowers to be held May 26, 2025

On Memorial Day, Monday May 26, 2025, the Strewing of Flowers ceremony will be held at Storer Park in Newport RI from 10:30 am to 11:00 am. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406 Newport invites the public to a special Memorial Day ceremony to remember and honor Service Members from all branches of the…
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Veterans Helping Veterans Fundraiser – May 14th at Brick Alley Pub

VFW Post 406 will host the “Veterans Helping Veterans Fundraiser” on Wednesday, May 14th, from 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM at Brick Alley Pub. Admission to the event is $20.00, and includes Hors d’oeuvres and a Cash Bar. During the event, we will conduct a silent auction of goods donated by local businesses, and possibly some additional…
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Newport Artillery Company Celebrates 284th Birthday

The Artillery Company of Newport marked it’s 284th birthday with a celebration at its Clarke Street armory on March 29, 2025. VFW Post 406’s own William Farrell is the unit’s commander. Other members are Dr. Murray Norcross and BG Peter Zwack who were part of the celebration. Congressman Gabe Amo was the guest speaker and…
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VFW Lecture Series Returns with Irish History in Newport at AOH

The VFW Post 406 lecture series returned with a full house of over 80 people attending the Irish History in Newport Lecture by Dr. John Quinn, History Department Chair at Salve Regina University. Stay tuned for news about future lectures. Thanks to our hosts at the Hibernian Hall for their gracious support.
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VFW Post 406 to Support MLK Community Center Veterans Event on March 27

MLK Community Programs invites current and retired servicepeople from all branches of the military to gather for an evening of community and comradery (and charcuterie!). Share stories with fellow veterans and inspire the next generation of military servicepeople. It will be held on Thursday March 27 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm at the MLK Community…
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Newport VFW and AOH to host lecture on local Irish History – Wednesday March 26

The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Dennis E. Collins Division 1 and the Newport Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406 will jointly present a lecture on local Irish history in 19th century Newport. It will be held on Wednesday, March 26 at the Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave, Newport. Doors open at 5:00 pm and lecture…
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Wreaths Across America 2024 Photos

Newport VFW Post 406 held the Wreaths Across America ceremony and laying of wreaths along with other local organizations on December 14 2024 at the Oliver Hazard Perry burial plot at Island Cemetery. This is to honor deceased service members from all military branches as well as those who remain Missing in Action. Wreaths were…
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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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Belmont Chapel Service and Grave Flagging a Success

A Remembrance Ceremony for over 350 men and women from Newport who gave their lives in war was held on November 9th 2024 in Belmont Chapel followed by tours of Veterans graves in Island Cemetery. It was the first time in over 70 years the Post was able to host the ceremony in the newly…
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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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VFW Post 406 Supports Gold Star Sailing

On August 2 Newport VFW Post 406 once again demonstrated its commitment veterans by supporting a dinner for the Gold Star Sailing camp children at US Coast Guard Base Castle Hill. Local veterans Norm Bailey and our own Post 406 member Sharon McGinnis led this effort to host the camp in Newport. Post 406 remains…
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Rhode Island Veteran Empowerment Day

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Reflection, Remembrance, and Camaraderie – Veterans Day 2022

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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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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…