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VETERANS PARADE SAT. NOV. 15th, 2025. ST. ALBANS, WEST VIRGINIA. A HUGE SUCCESS!

Veterans, this parade was for you: Thanks, St. Albans, for turning out and supporting our many veterans. The weather on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, in St. Albans, West Virginia, was perfect. "Courage, Dedication, and Sacrifice: Honoring Our Veterans" WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS ASSISTANCE WILL BE PRESENT

VETERANS PARADE SAT, NOV. 15th, 2025, FINAL SCHEDULE

FINAL SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 2025 VETERANS PARADE. LINE-UP FOR THE PARADE BEGINS AT 9:30 AM at Park Street and Sixth Avenue. Parade moves out at 11:00 AM. THANKS TO THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED. WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES WILL BE SET-UP & LOCATED IN LOOP PARKING AREA AFTER TWELVE (12) NOON. AT THE END OF THE PARADE. THEY WILL BE LOCATED IN THE SOUTH LOOP PARKING AREA. VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT. SEE ADDITIONAL DETAILS IN ARTICLE.

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OUR MISSION

The the purpose of this corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.
 


Announcements

UPCOMING EVENTS & NOVEMBER 20th, 2025
MEETING
ALL-AMERICAN TEAM ~ ST. ALBANS VFW POST 6418
(Mustered in October 3rd,  1957)
The Parade line-up began at 9:30 AM at Park Street and Sixth Avenue.
The Veterans Parade Started at 11:00 AM. We thank all who participated.
Please email your picture to vfwriderspost6418wv@gmail.com
For posting on the VFW 6418 website under Veterans Parade.
You may contact Commander VFW Post 6418
Cell Phone/Text at: 304.982.1309

Membership Meeting on Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Starts at 6 pm
Arrive early for informal discussions and complete the application.
Location: 1011 Pennsylvania Ave.
St. Albans, West Virginia
GUN RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE ~ CONTACT COMMANDER VFW POST 6418
PHONE/TEXT AT: 304.982.1309     E-MAIL: vfwriderspost6418wv@gmail.com

 
ANOTHER MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
VFW POST 6418 SPENT A DAY
INI
NITRO, WEST VIRGINIA at:

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 2025
(9 am - 6 pm) VFW POST 6418
VETERANS RECRUITING & INFORMATION BOOTH
VFW 6418 Booth was located in "Living Memorial Park."
VFW POST 6418 VETERANS
INFORMATION & RECRUITING BOOTH
 
WAGGING TAILS CHILI COOK-OFF
WAGGING TAILS ALES
VFW Post 6418 was on-site in NITRO
in the
Living Memorial Park
provided information
about joining VFW Post 6418, including our 
Nationally Chartered VFW Riders Group.
Buddy Poppies, Gun Raffle Tickets, VA Claims Information,
Patriotic items and balloons for the kids.
Veterans were available to speak on a variety of
of various topics, including issues affecting veterans and their families.
 
VFW 6418 SPONSOR
 


JOIN THE VFW

Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can. 

Commander's Corner

Commander Jerry Mollohan

VETERANS PARADE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 2025
Had a Fantastic Parade with our fellow Veterans
"This we can do" is the slogan for the
which represents our mission and ability to serve veterans and their communities through advocacy, programs, and assistance. This includes a wide range of services such as professional, free help with VA claims, scholarships for student veterans, community-based grants, and volunteer opportunities at VA facilities.
The phrase emphasizes the VFW's commitment to action and support. 

 
SEVERAL OTHER MISSIONS ACCOMPLISHED
RECENTLY  INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING

Had a table set up at "VETERANS STAND DOWN."
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center at 314 Donnally St. in
Charleston & handed out over Fifty (50) Backpacks filled with personal items to Homeless Veterans. We interacted with over an estimated two hundred (200) Veterans, Vendors, and Attendees while representing VFW Post 6418, throughout the day at "Veterans Stand Down."

Commander attended St. Albans High School Marine Corps Birthday & Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, 10 November 2025
Brief Description of the program.The St. Albans High School JROTC.
Celebrated the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps
Monday, 10 November 2025, at 0900. This also served as St. Albans High School's
Veterans' Day ceremony.
Commander, VFW Post 6418, was in attendance.
I was in attendance at:
The SAHS JROTC celebration of the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps
Monday, 10 November, at 0900. The celebration also served as a Veterans' Day Ceremony.
The SAHS JROTC will also be in the VFW Post 6418 Veterans Parade on Sat.  
 
I was with several Veterans in St. Albans on Veterans Day, Tuesday,
November 11th, 2025, in St. Albans, West Virginia, at a private gathering.
Followed by a Veterans Dinner with family at Texas Roadhouse.
 
I WAS AT THE VFW 6418 RECRUITING & INFORMATION BOOTH from 9 am to 4 pm on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 2025, IN NITRO, WEST VIRGINIA, AND HAVE BEEN WORKING ON 'VETERANS PARADE,' SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 2025. Parade is from Early Sat. Morning and throughout the day. You want to help? contact Commander VFW Post 6418 at Phone/Text: 304.982.1309 or Email: vfwriderspost6418wv@gmail.com.  Lots going on for Veterans in November—Assistance with making things happen will be appreciated. We understand it takes a certain amount of commitment and time on your part. Thank You, Veterans, for Your Service to our Great Country. 
BUDDY POPPY DRIVE - PROCLAMATION  

Welcome to "All America" VFW Post 6418, St. Albans, West Virginia.
ESTABLISHED OCTOBER 3rd, 1957, in St. Albans, West Virginia.
The All-American program recognizes leadership, teamwork, and
accomplishment in membership growth and VFW programs, Post 6418
achieved that honor for the VFW Administrative Year 2024-2025.
We will do it again for 2025-2026 with your help, leadership, and support.
This website was created to benefit veterans and all those involved
in our successes, and for all who choose to be informed.
We trust it is meeting that purpose and welcome your input and suggestions
for improvements to best serve our members and community.
MEMBERSHIP FOR VFW POST 6418 IS NOW AT 105.08% (62 Total Members)
Those numbers will increase upon processing at least five (5) additional membership applications we anticipate receiving during our next community event, The Veterans Parade in St. Albans on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, on Sixth Ave.
As we grow in membership numbers and activities, I encourage VFW Post 6418 Veterans.
To review our new website, vfw6418.org, and help when and where you can. Please get in touch with me with any questions or suggestions, or if you need assistance and want to talk. Training and Resource Information is available at vfw.org   Please become familiar with everything available on the VFW National Website (VFW.org).  YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY.  What will be created for you individually will be:
"MY VFW," and then you can visit there each time you visit the national website—effortless access to all that is available—WHICH IS A LOT! Take advantage of it.

OUR MEMBERSHIP RECRUITING GOAL FOR THE 2025-2026 VFW ADMINISTRATIVE YEAR IS ONE HUNDRED (100) TOTAL MEMBERSHIPS. Together we can make it happen.  I have heard our members say they can bring in the members needed—and I am counting on that. We need fewer than Forty (40) new/additional members, which will achieve our goal of having 100 Total in ST. ALBANS 'ALL AMERICA' VFW POST 6418.

General Membership and Business Meetings are held at 1011 Pennsylvania Ave. on the
3rd Thursday of Each Month.  Next Meeting: Thursday, NOVEMBER 20th, 2025.
Our meetings start at 6 pm—Special Guests in attendance.
 
VFW PODCASTS AT:  #StillServing: The VFW Podcast - VFW 
 
The last Recruiting & Information Booth was on Saturday, November 8th, 2025.
At Living Memorial Park in Nitro, West Virginia, from 9 am to 4 pm, at the
"Wagging Tails Chili Cookoff," we were located in "Living Memorial Park."
 VFW POST 6418 RECRUITING AND INFORMATION BOOTH.  All Veterans Encouraged and Invited to Help, Visit, and Participate with Recruiting Veterans.
We appreciate these opportunities and look forward to our next and fifth recruiting effort this administrative year, which will be at our Veterans Parade.
Contact VFW Post 6418 Commander Mollohan about membership recruiting,
community involvement, assistance, etc.
                                                  VFW Post 6418 at Phone/Text: 304.982.1309.
                                                  Email: vfwriderspost6418wv@gmail.com
                                                  or, if an eligible Veteran seeking membership,
                                                  You can show up & sign up for our membership
                                                  meetings or at our upcoming community events.
                                                  We always welcome veterans. 

                                                  Where we were with 50 "Backpacks4Veterans:
 
                                                  VETERANS STAND DOWN NOVEMBER 5th, 2025
 
 
                                                   VFW Post 6418 Recruiting and Information Booth
                                                   was at Wagging Tails Chili Cookoff
                                                   Saturday, NOVEMBER 8th, 2025.
                                                   9 am to 4 pm. WAR MEMORIAL PARK
                                                   NITRO, West Virginia.

                                                         VETERANS PARADE Saturday, Nov. 15th, 2025

Membership/Business Meeting
 Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Starts at 6 pm (Special Guests)
Location: 1011 Pennsylvania Ave.
St. Albans, West Virginia
VETERANS! Arrive early for discussions and questions.
Membership applications are always available. Dues are $35 per year.
We encourage life memberships.

NEXT COMMUNITY EVENT
RECRUITING & INFORMATION DURING
VETERANS PARADE
November  15th, 2025, Saturday
(Kicks Off at 11 am ~ Begins forming  up at 9:30 am)
Sixth Ave. and Park Street
ST.  ALBANS, West Virginia
For veterans who want to sign up, attend our Next Community Event, and/or our
NOVEMBER 20th, 2025, meeting at 1011 Pennsylvania Ave. in St. Albans, West Virginia.
The meeting starts at 6 pm, or you can contact the Commander.
Call or Text for him for information & questions: 304.982.1309
Membership Applications Available 24/7
or
You can show up at the Veterans Parade.
Saturday, November 15th, 2025.


VFW Department of West Virginia
 
 
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