ST. ALBANS VFW POST 6418. Established 3 October 1957
Carrying on the Tradition. The core idea is to uphold and perpetuate something of value from the past.
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY
Looking forward to 2026 and all we can accomplish.
A LOT WAS ACCOMPLISHED IN 2025.
The next VFW Post 6418 meeting is Thursday, January 15, 2026.
It will impact our future success. Don't miss this opportunity.
CONTACT THE VFW POST 6418 COMMANDER WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
He's available 24/7 at 304.982.1309 (Hotline-Phone or Text)
E-Mail: vfwriderspost6418wv@gmail.com
THE NEXT DISTRICT 2 MEETING WILL BE AT
ELKVIEW VFW POST 8516 ON JANUARY 31st, 2026.
STARTS AT NOON.
~ Let me know if you plan/wish to attend - We can travel together ~
I strongly encourage VFW Post 6418 Officers and Post 6418 Members to consider attending.
THE 2026 STATE VFW CONVENTION IS JUNE 18th - 21st, 2026
Let me know if you plan to attend. We can discuss plans.
THE LOCATION FOR THE WEST VIRGINIA VFW CONVENTION IS
BRIDGEPORT CONFERENCE CENTER
BRIDGEPORT, WEST VIRGINIA
COMMANDER'S (ADDITIONAL COMMENTS)
AND
BRIEF SUMMARY OF RECENT ACTIVITIES
NOTE TO MEMBERSHIP - VFW POST 6418
ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 2025
A REQUEST FOR TRAINING WAS FILED WITH
If my request is approved, the information I receive will be available to the VFW Post 6418 Membership at either the January or the February 2026 Meeting.
The purpose of this Training is to become familiar with "Grant Preparation" for VFW Post 6418, to explore all "Grant Funds" that might be available, and for VFW Post 6418 to make an application. Will be discussed at the December 18th, 2025, Meeting.
VETERANS PARADE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 2025
Had a Fantastic Parade with many veterans participating.
Made new friends & the weather was perfect.
"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 assistance, 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 VFW POST 6418 MISSIONS RECENTLY ACCOMPLISHED
"VETERANS STAND DOWN."
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center at 314 Donnally St.,
Charleston, West Virginia. VFW Post 6418 distributed over Fifty (50) Backpacks filled with personal items to Homeless Veterans. Interacted with an estimated two hundred (200) Veterans, Vendors, and Attendees while representing
VFW Post 6418.
Commander attended St. Albans High School Marine Corps Birthday & Veterans Day Ceremony, 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.
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 was also in the VFW Post 6418 Veterans Parade.
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., I worked at the VFW 6418 Recruiting & Information Booth in Nitro, West Virginia.
On Saturday, November 15, 2025, we had a successful "Veterans Parade." On Saturday, November 22, 2025, I attended the "Veterans Outreach" hosted by The City of Nitro.
Here's a copy of the City of St. Albans VFW "Buddy" Poppy
"A PROCLAMATION" was recently signed by Mayor Scott James.
ENJOYED REPRESENTING ST. ALBANS VFW POST 6418
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 2025,
ST. ALBANS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
VIDEO & PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE
Welcome to St. Albans, West Virginia's "All America" VFW Post 6418.
Founded in St. Albans, West Virginia, on October 3, 1957.
The All-American program honors teamwork, leadership, and
achievement in VFW programs and membership growth. Post 6418
attained that distinction for the 2024–2025 VFW Administrative Year.
With your support, guidance, and assistance, we will repeat the process in 2025–2026.
Veterans and everyone associated with them will benefit from this website.
For everyone who chooses to be informed, as well as for our accomplishments.
We hope it accomplishes that goal, and we value your opinions and recommendations.
For enhancements to better serve our community and members.
The current membership percentage for VFW Post 6418 is 105.08% (62 total members).
Founded in St. Albans, West Virginia, on October 3, 1957.
The All-American program honors teamwork, leadership, and achievement in VFW programs and membership growth. Post 6418 attained that distinction for the 2024–2025 VFW Administrative Year.
With your support, guidance, and assistance, we will repeat the process in 2025–2026.
Veterans and everyone associated with them will benefit from this website.
For everyone who chooses to be informed, as well as for our accomplishments.
We hope it achieves that goal, and we value your opinions and recommendations.
For enhancements to better serve our community and members.
Founded in St. Albans, West Virginia, on October 3, 1957.
The All-American program honors teamwork, leadership, and
achievement in VFW programs and membership growth. Post 6418
earned that distinction for the 2024–2025 VFW Administrative Year.
With your support, guidance, and assistance, we will repeat the process in 2025–2026.
Veterans and everyone associated with them will benefit from this website.
For everyone who chooses to be informed, as well as for our accomplishments.
We hope it achieves that goal, and we value your opinions and recommendations.
For enhancements to better serve our community and members.
The current membership percentage for VFW Post 6418 is 105.08% (62 members).
I encourage VFW Post 6418 Veterans to get involved as our membership and activities grow in 2026. I strongly encourage you to help us with THE MOVING WALL, perhaps the most ambitious project our VFW Post has ever undertaken.
Review our new website and lend a hand whenever and wherever you can. If you have any questions or suggestions, or if you need help and would like to talk, please get in touch with me. You can find information about training and resources at vfw.org. Please familiarize yourself with all the information on the VFW National Website (VFW.org). If you haven't already, you will need to create an account.
What will be made specifically for each veteran with a vfw.org account is a "MY VFW."
Every time you visit the national website (vfw.org), you can go to "MY VFW," which gives you effortless access to everything—WHICH IS A LOT! Make the most of it.
For the 2025–2026 VFW Administrative Year, we aim to recruit one hundred (100) new members. We can make it happen if we work together. I am counting on our members to bring in the necessary members. I have heard this can be accomplished.
To reach our target of 100 total members, a realistic goal for us, based on membership input, now requires fewer than forty (40) additional members.
Meetings are held at 1011 Pennsylvania Ave—on the third Thursday of each month.
Next Meeting: January 15th, 2026, at 6 pm. Arrive early for informal discussions.
VFW PODCASTS AT: #StillServing: The VFW Podcast
Looking forward to our next meeting on January 15th, 2025, at 6 pm.
Lots of VFW Post 6418 business to discuss,
including The Moving Wall
Call or text Commander, VFW Post 6418 at 304.982.1309.
Email address: vfwriderspost6418wv@gmail.com
Membership/Business Meeting
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Starts at 6 pm
Location: 1011 Pennsylvania Ave.
St. Albans, West Virginia
VETERANS! Arrive early for discussions and questions.
New members can submit applications at any time, and annual dues are $35.
We promote the benefits of life memberships.
For veterans who want to sign up, attend our next meeting.
This picture-painting-poster of a veteran painting was a proud possession ofDonald "Eddie" Chandler, who donated it to the Saint Albans VFW Post 6418.The day after his funeral, his wife, Patty Chandler, followed Eddie's last wishesand gave it to Deb Austin Brown at the Saint Albans Area Chamber of Commerceon August 24, 2025, to pass it along to St. Albans VFW Post 6418.Deb gave it to the Saint Albans VFW Post 6418 Commander on August 27, 2025.This photo was taken on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, and, for now,is in the possession of the Commander, VFW Post 6418.Completed the framing, and they are located at86 Olde Main StreetSt. Albans, West Virginia 25177Phone: 304.722.0123~CHRISTMAS 2025Santa and Mrs. ClausatVenom Pit TattooOwned and operated by Kenny Allison.Army Veteran and VFW Post 6418 memberSaturday, December 20th, 2025
Toys at Venom Pit Tattoo for Santa and Mrs. Claus's VisitChristmas Toy Donations for Children in NeedTook Place on Saturday, December 20th, 2025COLLECTING & PRESENTING TOYS COMPLETEMany thanks to all for the generosityof those who helped, participated, and provideddonations, including those from supporting businesses:On Kanawha TerraceAnd at:53 Underwood Ave., St. Albans, West VirginiaAnd at:CITY NATIONAL BANK6th Ave. St. Albans, West Virginia
