NEWS

ALL-AMERICAN VFW Post 6418 Commander's Challenge.

All-American St. Albans VFW Post 6418's current membership percentage is 115.25%


Camp Lejeune Litigation Update

RE: Update on Recent Court Rulings in the Camp Lejeune Litigation.


155mm Howitzer Now Owned by VFW Post 6418 - NEW PHOTO

Took flicks in Nitro on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Moving it to Eleanor for Cleaning and Painting. More details as we move forward. Added NEW PHOTO (TOP) on April 19, 2026. Taken at the Eleanor Facility, where it will be cleaned and painted.


St. Albans Small Business Spotlight

Chapman Technical Group St. Albans, West Virginia


Kanawha County Food Pantries

Kanawha County, West Virginia Food Pantries


BACKPACKS4VETERANS ~ DAY OF SERVICE ~ DONATION/COLLECTION BOX NOW AT KANAWHA TERRACE IGA

HOMELESS VETERANS OUTREACH NOW VFW POST 6418 'DAY OF SERVICE' VFW Post 6418: INDIVIDUAL AND PERSONAL ITEMS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS. Everything we do is for veterans. Our commitment is unwavering as we strive to honor their service and sacrifice. Through support, advocacy, and community, we aim to support those who have served. Together, we can make a difference in their lives—Donation Locations in St. Albans, West Virginia, are shown in this article.


DONATIONS HONORING VETERANS

In conjunction with St. Albans VFW Post 6418 hosting "THE MOVING WALL," We are DEVELOPING THE CAPABILITY TO MAKE "DONATIONS HONORING A VETERAN."


CITY OF ST. ALBANS PODCAST

This video offers the latest monthly update from Mayor Scott James on current city ordinances, paving schedules, and upcoming events in St. Albans.


VFW SCHOLORSHIP AVAILABLE

VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship"


VFW 6418 JROTC PROGRAM

Added St. Albans VFW Post 6418 JROTC Program information to website. Shown under the Programs Pull-Down tab.


SITE FOR THE MOVING WALL, 25 - 29 JUNE 2026

The site location for St. Albans VFW Post 6418 hosting "THE MOVING WALL," June 25-29, 2026, is The St. Albans Shopping Center. Please keep sharing and making donations. Upcoming costs include insurance, materials for building the platform for Wall panels, as well as the final payment to THE MOVING WALL (Vietnam Combat Veterans Ltd) and administrative expenses.


WHAT PEOPLE DON'T SEE

What we don't see.


“Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans” Day Celebrated in Nitro, West Virginia

"WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS" NITRO, WEST VIRGINIA, MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026.


WELCOME HOME

Vietnam Veterans Day. Sunday, March 29, 2026


Commander's Comment. Moving Forward.

The Quiet Work of Winning.


VFW CHECKPOINT

VFW Checkpoint - Click on link in Article


SPONSORS FOR THE MOVING WALL REQUESTED.

VFW Post 6418 is seeking Sponsors for The Moving Wall. See the article.


THE MOVING WALL FLYER UPDATE

Flyer mailed with the March General Orders requesting donations for THE MOVING WALL from West Virginia VFW Posts.


ROSIE THE RIVETER PARK, ST. ALBANS, WEST VIRGINIA.

"Rosie the Riveter" Park is located in Roadside Park, St. Albans, West Virginia.


VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY

NITRO TO HOST VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY "WELCOME HOME VETERANS DAY" MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026


VFW NATIONAL CONVENTION

127th VFW National Convention. Link to complete details.


GLOCK-19 RAFFLE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

300 Raffle tickets for a Glock-19 Now Available from Commander VFW Post 6418 and fellow veteran and VFW Post 6418 Member CJ Scalf. Give me a call or text at: 304.982.1309 Support VFW Post 6418 with expenses in hosting THE MOVING WALL, June 25 - 29, 2026, & will be located in THE ST. ALBANS SHOPPING CENTER on U.S. Rt. 60 in St. Albans, West Virginia.


Services for VFW 6418 Life Member James DeCarlo Jr. - Korean War Veteran - Purple Heart

Korean War, Army Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, and Life Member VFW Post 6418. Services Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery.


VETERANS VISIBILITY DAY 13 MARCH 2026

VETERANS VISIBILITY DAY AT WEST VIRGINIA STATE CAPITAL COMPLEX IN CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA. 9 am to 1 pm. VFW Post 6418 and THE MOVING WALL were represented.


Thank you Greg Chandler's Frame & Body, LLC

Thank you, Greg Chandler's Frame & Body, LLC, for your generous donation and support for THE MOVING WALL.


VET VEST 2026

We are excited to propose hosting "Vet Fest 2026" in St. Albans, West Virginia, sometime during the Fall of 2026.


Vietnam Veterans Memorial grounds

Video. Vietnam Veterans Memorial grounds.


Thank You Ravenswood VFW 6669

Thank you, Ravenswood, West Virginia, VFW Post 6669, for your generous donation and support for THE MOVING WALL.


UPDATE - GRANTS AVAILABLE TO VFW POST 6418

St. Albans VFW Post 6418 has applied for several Grants beginning in January 2026 and will continue seeking additional Grants moving forward.


LET'S RIDE CHALLENGE 2026

Harley-Davidson's Let's Ride Challenge.


St. Albans Post 6418 An-All American Post

Commander, St. Albans Post 6418 received Post 6418 ALL AMERICAN POST CITATION on behalf of St. Albans VFW Post 6418 membership at the District 2 Meeting held at Elkview VFW Post on Feb. 21, 2026.


Motorcycle Escort for THE MOVING WALL

Being organized. Will meet up with THE MOVING WALL traveling crew at the West Virginia State line on or about the early morning of June 25th, 2026. Check back for exact time and other details as we get closer to June 25th, 2026.


New Merchant Mall opened in St. Albans

A new merchant mall opened in St. Albans on Saturday, February 7, 2026.


OUR ALLIES

Our allies.


March 2026 Grant Training Webinars

Webinar Grant Training Sessions March 2026.


VFW NATIONAL HOME

Please read article "How Your Post or Auxiliary Can Get Involved"


BASS PRO SHOPS CABELA'S

200 Cross Terrace Blvd, Charleston, WV 25309 (Cabela's) VETERAN FRIENDLY


LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORT -

Requests are regularly made to local businesses to sponsor and support St. Albans VFW Post 6418's community programs. In the meantime. Partnerships are available to businesses that wish to become involved.


WEST VIRGINIA VFW POST WEBSITES

WEST VIRGINIA VFW POSTS WITH A WEBSITE


CENTRIC

VETERAN-CENTRIC ORGANIZATIONS


MEMBERS ~ ST. ALBANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

VFW Post 6418 and VFW Riders Post 6418 WV Active Members at St. Albans Area Chamber of Commerce


THANK YOU ~ EVERYONE ~ 2025 YEAR END

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who helped make November and December 2025 AN EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS FOR VFW POST 6418, OUR COMMUNITY OF ST. ALBANS, WEST VIRGINIA, AND INVESTING IN THE FUTURE.


THE MOVING WALL DONATIONS

NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS TO BRING THE MOVING WALL TO ST. ALBANS, WEST VIRGINIA, JUNE 25 - 30, 2026. EVERY DONATION HELPS VETERANS.


GUN RAFFLE PROJECT TICKETS AVAILABLE

Gun raffle tickets for VFW POST 6418 are now on sale. You can purchase them at Ed's AutoCare, located on Kanawha Terrace & Walnut Street, or at St. Albans Moose Lodge 868 at 107 West Main. Additionally, tickets are available from VFW POST 6418 life members David Lester and Scott Combs.


Looking back. MAY 15th, 2025, MEETING SWEARING IN OF NEW OFFICERS-PROGRESS-OUR FUTURE

Photo taken Thursday, May 15th, 2025. Swearing in of VFW Post 6418 Officers for the New VFW administrative year 2025 to 2026. PROGRESS - THE FUTURE


TRACTOR SUPPLY OPENING STORE IN ST.ALBANS

Tractor Supply Company Announced as New Anchor Retailer in St. Albans. See Video in Article below.


2026 VENDORS REGISTRATION FORM - SWAP MEET

VFW RIDERS POST 6418 VETERANS POKER RUN, MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND SWAP MEET. VENDORS REGISTRATION FORM TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED. CLICK ON EVENT LINK IN ARTICLE FOR DETAILS.


PLANNING STARTED ~ VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Planning for the 2026 VETERANS POKER RUN has started. Volunteers are encouraged to contact Commander VFW Post 6418. Phone/Text: 304.982.1309 E-Mail: vfwriderspost6418wv@gmail.com See Event website for additional details.


St. Albans VFW Post 6418 Historical. Membership Trends

St. Albans VFW Post 6418. Historical. Membership Trends 2015 to 2026. Most Members: 120 during the 2014 to 2015 Administrative Year.


My Saint Albans!

Saint Albans Area Chamber of Commerce in Saint Albans, West Virginia


ALL AMERICAN TEAM VFW POST 6418 - CAPS AVAILABLE TO POST 6418 MEMBERS

ATTENTION MEMBERS OF ST. ALBANS VFW POST 6418. If you wish to purchase a new VFW Post 6418 "ALL AMERICAN TEAM" cap, contact the VFW STORE. Veterans of VFW Post 6418 who were ACTIVE MEMBERS IN POST 6418 for the entire 2024 - 2025 VFW Administrative Year rate one.


MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. ~ 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 who were in the "Veterans Parade." The weather on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, in St. Albans, West Virginia, was perfect. "Courage, Dedication, and Sacrifice: Honoring Our Veterans"


FOLLOWING BUSINESSES OFFER DISCOUNTS AND ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS

VFW POST 6418 VETERANS PARADE WAS HELD SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 2025. VFW Post 6418 was there for All Veterans. A BIG THANK YOU, VETERANS.


NATIONAL VETERANS DAY PARADE WASHINGTON DC

Sunday, November 9th, 2025. Washington, DC. National Veterans Day Parade. Starts at 11:00 AM.


NOVEMBER 2025 CALENDAR PLANNED EVENTS

NOVEMBER 2025 PLANNED EVENTS - Nov. 5th Veterans Stand Down - Nov. 8th Recruiting & Information Booth in Nitro WV - Nov. 10th at St. Albans HS for 250th USMC Birthday & Veterans Day Ceremony - Nov. 11th VETERANS DAY - Nov. 12th Commander Interview at WWSA-FM - Nov. 15th St. Albans Veterans Parade - Nov. 20th VFW Post 6418 Meeting. COMMANDER FILED A REQUEST TO THE MAYOR'S OFFICE REQUESTING ST. ALBANS MAYOR PROCLAIMS VETERANS DAY AS "BUDDY POPPY DAY" TO HONOR VETERANS.


Commander VFW Post 6418 Radio Interview

St. Albans, West Virginia, Radio Station WWSA-FM 96.9 (Buzz Browning) will be interviewing St. Albans VFW Post 6418 Commander beginning at Noon, Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 Regarding VFW VETERANS PARADE SAT. NOV. 15th.


10 NOVEMBER 2025 USMC BIRTHDAY & VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

The St. Albans High School JROTC will be celebrating the 250th Birthday of the Marine Corps On Monday, 10 November 2025, at 0900. This will also Serve as St. Albans High School's Veterans' Day ceremony. Commander, VFW Post 6418 will be there.


VETERANS DAY & BUDDY POPPY PROCLAMATION

City of St. Albans, West Virginia


VFW Post 6418 Bylaws Approved by National., Received & Reviewed by Membership. ATTENTION VETERANS OF VFW POST 6418 PLEASE READ.

Received Notice, Tuesday, November 4th, 2025—Post 6418 Bylaws approved by National and Certified Copy Provided to Commander VFW Post 6418. Copies reviewed by Members present at the Meeting, Thursday, November 20th, 2025. The next opportunity for VFW Post 6418 Members to discuss Post 6418 Bylaws will be at the Thursday, December 18th, 2025, Meeting, which starts at 6 pm. Should members of VFW Post 6418, who were not at the November Meeting, wish to have a copy, contact the Commander at 304.982.1309. ADDITIONALLY, POST 6418 QUARTERMASTER DISTRIBUTED THE LATEST MEMBERSHIP ROSTER OF CURRENT MEMBERS. IF YOUR DUES HAVE EXPIRED, IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT YOU CONTACT THE QUARTERMASTER OR COMMANDER AND MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PAY DUES. WE WOULD APPRECIATE THAT. VETERANS OF VFW POST 6418. PLEASE REMIND VETERANS OF VFW POST 6418 OF THIS, AS IT IS MOST IMPORTANT AT THIS TIME.


VETERANS ASSISTANCE

James A. Lewis, Regional Supervisor, West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance.


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.


THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE OUR VETERANS PARADE A HUGE SUCCESS!

APPRECIATE ALL WHO HELPED MAKE ST. ALBANS VFW POST 6418 VETERANS PARADE A HUGE SUCCESS.


ALWAYS BELIEVE WHAT IS COMING IS BETTER THAN WHAT IS GONE.

ALWAYS BELIEVE WHAT IS COMING IS BETTER THAN WHAT IS GONE.


Flanders Fields by John McCrae

'BUDDY' POPPIES


VA DISABILITY COMPENSATION ~ WHAT TO KNOW

VA DISABILITY COMPENSATION. WHAT TO KNOW.


WEST VIRGINIA GRANT RESOURCE CENTERS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 2025. REQUEST FOR TRAINING FILED WITH WEST VIRGINIA GRANT RESOURCE CENTERS. FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS SEE "COMMANDERS CORNER."


DECEMBER 2025 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

DECEMBER 2025 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR. CLICK ON TEXT/IMAGE FOR DECEMBER WEBSITE.


VA DISABLILITY COMPENSATION - WHAT TO KNOW

VA Disability Compensation—What to know. West Virginia Blog. Click on Link in Article.


VFW POST 6418 GUN RAFFLE WEBSITE

SUPPORT VFW POST 6418 WBBSITE LINK.


NOTICE TO MEMBERS ST. ALBANS VFW POST 6418

Re: Service Member Benefits ("SMB") Please see comments regarding SMB under "Commander's Corner" on this website.


TRAIN DAY 2025 RECRUITING & INFORMATION BOOTH

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, VFW Post 6418 was present at the St. Albans, West Virginia, Chamber of Commerce's 'TRAIN DAY' located at 404 4th Ave. in St. Albans, West Virginia. All had a good day. Much thanks and appreciation for those that helped and attended.


MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 15th, 2026 at 6pm.

Membership & Business Meeting. Thursday, JANUARY 15th, 2026. Starts at 6 pm. Location: 1011 Pennsylvania Ave. St. Albans, West Virginia. Arrive early for informal discussions. VFW Post 6418 members RECRUIT a Veteran into our Membership. Assist VFW 6418 in reaching its target of 100 members.


WHAT IS THE VFW and a RECRUITING NOTE

What is the VFW and a Recruiting Note?


VFW RIDERS GROUP NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING HELD IN COLUMBUS OHIO AUGUST 2025

The VFW Riders Groups National Committee Meeting was held at the 2025 VFW National Convention in Columbus, Ohio, in August 2025. Proposed VFW Riders Group changes were approved—national bylaws to be drafted. VFW RIDERS POST 6418 EVENT PLANNED FOR JULY 18, 2026. VENDORS SHOULD CONSIDER SIGNING UP EARLY. https://vfwriderspost6418wv.wixsite.com/vfw-riders-post-6418


MISSION ACCOMPLISHED VFW POST 6418 was at 'FALL FESTIVAL AT MORGAN KITCHEN'

VFW Post 6418 was there and had a successful day. 'FALL FESTIVAL AT MORGAN KITCHEN' Saturday, September 27th, 2025, 8 am - 4 pm at Morgan Kitchen Plantation Museum on Rt. 60 in St. Albans, West Virginia. VFW POST 6418 will be there with a VFW Post 6418 Recruiting and Information booth, Buddy Poppy Drive, and other things. Thanks to those who support VFW Post 6418.


VFW POST 6418 ELIGIBILITY

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR VFW POST 6418. VETERANS WELCOME.


THE MOVING WALL ~ JUNE 2026

Initial planning for this JUNE 2025 EVENT has begun, and VFW Post 6418 has approved it to proceed. The St. Albans, West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors supports this effort. Those interested in serving on this committee should contact Commander VFW Post 6418 at 304.982.1309. Phone or text is OK. We're available for suggestions. Sponsors and donors are welcome to help meet our financial needs and make this EVENT a success for our community. Project costs are expected to be about $10,000, and we're asking the public, including businesses and citizens, to donate and get involved.


MISCELLANEOUS VFW PICS

Commander with a couple of WWII veterans—2002. Ed and Cliff. Ed served in the Navy in the South Pacific. Cliff served in the Army in Europe.


YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

POW-MIA, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN


NATIONAL HQ BULLETIN-GENERAL ORDER-CALENDAR-SEPTEMBER 2025

For information. Officers and Members of VFW Post 6418. This is also available on the National VFW website.


VFW POST 6418 MEMBERSHIP STATS LIFE MEMBERSHIP FEES

Membership: 105.08% Division: 10 Ranking: See Member Stats at vfw.org and log into for your personal "myvfw"


VFW DAY SEPTEMBER 29th, 2025

Today is National hashtag #VFWDay! The hashtag #VFW was founded on September 29, 1899, and is America’s oldest and largest major combat veteran organization. Congratulations on 126 years!


OCTOBER 2025

Many activities during OCTOBER 2025 for VFW POST 6418: Started with "FALL Y'ALL FESTIVAL & CHILI COOK-OFF" on OLDE MAIN PLAZA, St. Albans, West Virginia. Saturday, October 4th, 2025 - VFW Post 6418 will be there with our recruiting and information booth. "EVERYTHING WE DO, WE DO FOR VETERANS."


VFW West Virginia, District 2 Meeting January 31st, 2026

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, the Elkview VFW Post will host the following West Virginia VFW District 2 Meeting. Starts at noon.


VENOM PIT TATTOO, ST. ALBANS, WEST VIRGINIA.

Support your locally Veteran-owned and operated small business. VENOM PIT TATTOO is located at 95 (Unit C), Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans, West Virginia, and owned and operated by VFW Post 6418 Member Kenny Allison.


MISSION ACCOMPLISHED AT WAGGING TAILS CHILI COOK-OFF IN NITRO, WEST VIRGINIA, SAT. NOV. 8th, 2025 9am - 6pm.

VFW Post 6418 was present & represented at the 'Wagging Tails Chili Cook-Off' located at "Living Memorial Park" in Nitro, West Virginia, Saturday, November 8th, 2025, beginning at 9 am and continuing until 6 pm. Helping VFW Post 6418 attain membership and community activities goals. With your involvement & contributions, we can make a positive impact in our community and better serve veterans. Everything we do is for veterans. Veterans are always welcome.


ED'S AUTOCARE LLC, ST. ALBANS, WEST VIRGINIA.

Support your locally Veteran-owned/VFW Post 6418 Life Member and operated small business. ED'S AUTOCARE LLC is located at the corner of Kanawha Terrace and Walnut Street in St. Albans, West Virginia. Owned and operated by VFW Post 6418 life member Roger Randolph.


VETERANS STAND DOWN NOV. 5th, 2025

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! Approximately 50 Backpacks were given to HOMELESS VETERANS on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 'VETERANS STAND DOWN' held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston, West Virginia. Several female veterans' backpacks remained at the end of "Stand Down." Those were given to female soldiers of the West Virginia Army National Guard, currently working without pay due to the government shutdown.


MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. VFW POST 6418 WAS AT 'FALL Y'ALL FESTIVAL CHILI COOK-OFF' HELD SAT. OCT. 4th, 2025

VFW Post 6418 was at the annual 'Fall Y'all' Festival and Chili Cook-Off at Old Main Plaza in St. Albans, West Virginia. October 4, 2025, Saturday. EVENT: https://givebutter.com/fall-yall-festival Help VFW Post 6418 reach our membership and community activities goals and achieve "All State" and "All American VFW Post." With your involvement, we can do this.


VFW Midwinter Conference 2024-25

Mid-Winter Conference


VA Direct Deposit Change

Veterans, family members and survivors: If you receive VA payments across multiple banking accounts, you will need to consolidate to one account by April 20, 2024. This includes educational, disability compensation and pension payments.


Parade of Winners

Watch the Voice of Democracy Parade of Winners


Click on the title below to read the full article on the VFW National website.

VFW Commends White House Executive Order Advancing Research, Access to Emerging Treatments


VFW Applauds VA for Resuming Electronic Health Record Rollout in Michigan


VFW Names 2026 Top National Teachers


VFW 2026 National Youth Scholarship Winners Announced


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


VFW Announces Fifth Annual Day of Service


VFW to Crown 2026 National Youth Essay Winners Live


VFW Commends Bravery and Expertise of Operation Epic Fury Aircrew and Rescue Personnel


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Debuts New Tool to Streamline VA Benefits Assistance


Rep. Pfluger Named 2026 VFW Congressional Award Recipient


VFW Appalled Major Richard Star Act Vote Blocked for Second Time


VFW First Woman Commander Makes History Delivering Legislative Priorities to Congress


VFW Expresses Condolences for US Casualties of Operation Epic Fury


VFW Affirms its Promise to US Service Members as Operation Epic Fury Begins


VFW Honors Women's History Month


VFW Commends VA for Listening to Veterans' Voices and Rescinding Rule


VFW Named Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's Second Annual Let's Ride Challenge


VFW Eager to Deliver 2026 Priority Goals to Congress


VFW Demands VA Rescind Disability Rating Rule Change


VFW Raises Serious Concerns Over VA Disability Rating Policy Interim Rule Change


VFW Applauds Federal Court Decision Striking Down Louisiana 'PLUS Act'


DAV and VFW Unveil Funding Recommendations for Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Honors National Black History Month


Remembering the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.


VFW Action Alert: Tell Congress to Act on the Major Richard Star Act


Sport Clips Haircuts Celebrates $1.22M Raised for Veterans' Scholarships & Thousands of Free Haircuts Given During its 2025 Help A Hero Campaign


VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military Following Operation Absolute Resolve


VFW Announces Annual Publications Contest


VFW Extends Season's Greetings


VFW Applauds Presidential Action Rescheduling Hemp-Derived Products for Treatments


Happy Sixth Birthday, Guardians


VFW Welcomes VHA Restructuring Initiatives


VFW Conveys Condolences for National Guard Members Killed, Wounded in Syria


VFW Marks the 14th Anniversary of the End of the Iraq War


VFW Applauds Common Sense Improvement to Women Veterans' Health Care


VFW Calls on VA Secretary After Second Suicide at VA Facility in 2025


VFW Commemorates National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day


Action Alert: Tell Congress Veterans Deserve Safer Treatment Options


VFW Responds to National Guard Members Shot on Patrol in DC


A Time for Gratitude and Thankfulness


VFW Reaches $16.2 Billion Cumulative Milestone for Represented Veterans


VFW Will Not Stay Silent While America's Heroes are Dragged Through the Mud


VFW Celebrates Veterans' Enduring Legacy


VFW Salutes the Marine Corps on 250 Years


VFW Honors National Native American Heritage Month


VFW Still Serving Campaign Shatters Records


VFW Salutes US Navy on Its 250th Birthday


VFW, SVA Announce 2025/2026 Legislative Fellowship Selectees


VFW to Washington Post - Veterans' Disability Benefits are Not 'Loopholes' to Exploit


Post News

Important Info for Post6418 Members

ALL-AMERICAN VFW Post 6418 Commander's Challenge.

All-American St. Albans VFW Post 6418's current membership percentage is 115.25%

Camp Lejeune Litigation Update

RE: Update on Recent Court Rulings in the Camp Lejeune Litigation.

Statewide News

News & Info from your department

VFW Midwinter Conference 2024-25

Mid-Winter Conference

VA Direct Deposit Change

Veterans, family members and survivors: If you receive VA payments across multiple banking accounts, you will need to consolidate to one account by April 20, 2024. This includes educational, disability compensation and pension payments.

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Commends White House Executive Order Advancing Research, Access to Emerging Treatments

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) applauds President Trump for signing an executive order on Saturday aimed at accel...

VFW Applauds VA for Resuming Electronic Health Record Rollout in Michigan

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) commends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for resuming deployment of its Fe...

DONATE TO ST. ALBANS VFW POST 6418

Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

DONATE NOW

Commander's Corner

Commander Jerry Mollohan

Welcome to St. Albans, West Virginia, home of "All America" VFW Post 6418.
It was founded in St. Albans, West Virginia, on October 3, 1957

As of March 2026, Post 4995 in Thomasville, Georgia, reported a high membership
percentage of 139.39%. With FIFTEEN (15) new additions, St. Albans VFW Post 6418
can surpass that. FIFTEEN (15) new additions would result in a membership percentage of 140.67% 

MALTESE CROSS COMMANDERS CORNER

The All-American program recognizes excellence in teamwork, leadership, achievement, and membership growth within VFW Programs. Post 6418 is doing quite well. Post 6418 Performance: The current membership percentage for VFW Post 6418 is 115.25% with 68 members.
Annual Members - Please consider upgrading to Life Membership. We have 47 Life Members. Attention, Life Members: I respectfully request that you upgrade to the Gold Legacy Life Membership. Visit vfw.org to update your membership online, including renewals and upgrades. Additionally, membership growth within VFW Programs at Post 6418 is progressing fairly well.
St. Albans VFW Post 6418 is on schedule to receive both "All-State" and "All-American" honors.
 
ALL AMERICA ELIGIBLE DASHBOARD

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

   
I encourage more VFW Post 6418 veterans to get involved as membership, activation, and activities expand. I strongly encourage all who can help with The Moving Wall, the most ambitious project VFW Post 6418 has ever undertaken. MAKE A DONATION.
Additional funds are needed immediately to cover insurance, materials for the platform that supports the panels, and transportation costs. Purchase gun raffle tickets and help with sales.

Review the VFW Post 6418 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 training and resources available on the VFW National Website (VFW.org).
If you have not already, you will need to create an account. A "MY VFW" will be created specifically for each veteran with a VFW.org account.
Every time you visit the national website (VFW.org), you can go to "MY VFW"
for effortless access to everything, which is a lot!

For the 2025–2026 VFW Administrative Year, we aim to recruit 100 new members by
May 1, 2026. We can make it happen if we work together. I am counting on our members to bring in the necessary recruits. I know this can be accomplished. Reaching our target of 100 total members, a realistic goal based on membership input, now requires only thirty-three (32) additional members.  
 
Meetings are held at 1011 Pennsylvania Ave. on the third Thursday of each month.
Next Meeting: May 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Arrive early for informal discussions and the 'The Moving Wall' Committee Meeting.  

We're seeking a St. Albans VFW Post 6418 Chaplain for the 2026–2027 year.
Let us know if you're interested or know a member of VFW Post 6418
who might be interested.
It could also be a veteran who wishes to join our VFW Post.
Contact: Commander, St. Albans VFW Post 6418
Phone/Text: 304.982.1309
E-Mail: vfwriderspost6418wv@gmail.com

DONATE NOW 
 
Call or text Commander, St. Albans VFW Post 6418 at: 304.982.1309
Email: vfwriderspost6418wv@gmail.com
 
Two Guns Raffles Available: Foley Defense FD15 "We the People Edition" and a Glock-19.
 
New members can submit applications at any time; annual dues are $35. We encourage you to explore the benefits of life membership. Veterans interested in joining should attend our next meeting. Contact the Commander for a membership application. Phone or text the Commander: 304.982.1309. E-Mail: vfwriderspost6418wv@gmail.com 
 

BYLAWS ARTICLE II - POSTS. Sec. 216 of the National Bylaws. VFW Post officer nominations are always held in March. Post 6418 nominations were held at the March 19, 2026, meeting. Their election for six elected positions was held at the April 16, 2026, meeting. The election report will be turned in to the State VFW HQ Office, and the new officers will be installed at the May 21, 2026, meeting.

VFW Post 6418 Officer positions:   
1) Commander
2) Senior Vice Commander
3) Junior Vice Commander
4) Quartermaster
5) Chaplain
6) 3-Year Trustee 
 
The VFW 3-Year Trustee automatically progresses to become the next year's 2-Year Trustee, and the 2-Year Trustee automatically advances to the following year's 1-Year Trustee. This process is procedural, meaning they are not re-elected; they move down after finishing their term as the 3-Year Trustee. Sections 215-217 provide guidance. 

 

Delegates to the National Convention and WV VFW District 2 Convention were elected at the April meeting based on membership numbers as of March 31. St. Albans VFW Post 6418 is entitled to elect two (2) voting delegates.
The District 2 Convention, hosted by Mason VFW Post 9926, was held on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The event took place at Serenity Hills, located at 516 Adams Street, Mason, West Virginia 25260.

Each VFW Post 6418 Officer & Member should familiarize themselves with
The 2026 edition of the following: 

VFW Store - VFW Podium Edition, Bylaws, MOP Ritual

Also available for download at vfw.org

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