Tag: Rhode Island

Events

VFW Post 406 Celebrates Independence Day in Rhode Island

VFW Post 406 Newport celebrated Independence Day at the Bristol 4th of July Parade, the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration, dating back to 1785. Post member Chrystal Arel and Junior Vice Commander Sharon McGinnis joined National Commander-in-Chief Carol Whitmore at the parade. The Independence Day celebrations continued on July 5th when Newport VFW Post 406,…
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Newport VFW Post 406 leads Victory Day Observance

Newport VFW Post 406 ensured the service and sacrifice of WWII Veterans is not forgotten by leading a ceremony at Newport City Hall. There were remarks by Post Commander Anselm Richards, invocation by Post Chaplain Sharon McGuinness, and guest speaker Dr. David Kohnen from the Navy War College. The Artillery Company of Newport fired a ceremonial…
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Newport Post 406 featured in VFW National Magazine

Newport VFW Post 406 was featured in the Jan/Feb 2025 issue of the national VFW Magazine. In it’s “Destination Post” series on Rhode Island, Newport Post 406 was featured along with other posts. Post 406 stood out as a leader in community engagement projects. Below is a picture along with a screenshot of the full…
Announcements, Events

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.
Announcements, Events

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…