Tag: VFW

Events

Newport Elks honor POW MIA Remembrance Day with Ceremony and Flag Raising

Elks Lodge 104 Newport held a solemn and heartfelt POW/MIA Table Rededication Ceremony, honoring the sacrifices of prisoners of war and those missing in action. The event, with strong participation by VFW Post 406 and attended by veterans, community members, and Elks leadership and members, served as a powerful reminder of those who have not…
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Post 406 Supports Veterans Night at Newport Gulls on June 30th

Newport VFW Post 406 teams up with Newport Elks Lodge 104 to support Veterans Night at the Newport Gulls game at historic Cardines Field. The game is at 6:35 on Monday, June 30th. Those veterans wishing to volunteer to assist stadium operations and march in the opening ceremonies parade should arrive early, and contact Walt…
Events

Newport Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall

VFW Post 406 & American Legion Post 7 led a Memorial Day Ceremony at Newport City Hall to honor and reflect on the sacrifices of local Newport men and women who have served our Nation. Newport has served a role in all of our Nation’s wars, from the American Revolution through the Global War on…
Highlights

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…
Events

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 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…
Announcements, Post News

Voice of Democracy Winner from Newport Post 406

The Voice of Democracy winner was announced at the 2025 VFW Conference in Washington DC as Grace Rochelle, sponsored from our own Newport VFW Post 406. Picture attached of Grace with VFW Commander in Chief Alfred J. Lipphardt, Mark L. Turner, RI Department Commander and Post 406 member, and Stephen Doherty, RI VFW Auxiliary President.
Announcements

How to order your VFW Garrison cap

Please see the attached for details on how to order and personalize your VFW Garrison cap from the official VFW store website.
Events

Newport Elks Honor POW/MIA with Special Table Dedication Ceremony

Elks Lodge 104 Newport held a solemn and heartfelt POW/MIA Table Dedication Ceremony, honoring the sacrifices of prisoners of war and those missing in action. The event, with strong participation by VFW Post 406 and attended by veterans, community members, and Elks leadership and members, served as a powerful reminder of those who have not…
Upcoming Events

Newport Elks POW/MIA Ceremony to be held Jan 30

Please see info attached from the Newport Elks regarding the POW/MIA table dedication ritual they are hosting on Thursday, January 30 at 7:00. All VFW members should report early at 1815 for overview and rehearsal.
Post News

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…
Events

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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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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Reflection, Remembrance, and Camaraderie – Veterans Day 2022

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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…
Announcements

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,…