About Us

St. Albans, West Virginia, VFW Post 6418 is a member of the Charleston Area Alliance and Chamber of Commerce.

The VFW traces its roots back to 1899, when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service. Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves.

In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations that would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado, and Pennsylvania, the movement gained momentum quickly. By 1915, membership had grown to 5,000; by 1936, it had almost doubled to 200,000.

Since then, the VFW's voice has been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, developing the national cemetery system, and fighting for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passage of the GI Bill for the 21st Century, providing expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members and members of the Guard and Reserves serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The VFW has also fought to improve VA medical center services for women veterans.

Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam War, Korean War, World War II, and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW became the first veterans' organization in 2005 to contribute to the construction of the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010.

Annually, the nearly 2 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week.

From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year to advocating for the elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.

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Announcements

The Moving Wall is being hosted by St. Albans VFW 6418.

Displayed in St. Albans, West Virginia ~ June 25-29, 2026. At The St. Albans Shopping Center, Rt.60.

Opening Ceremonies for THE MOVING WALL will be held on June 27, 2026.

All are welcome to attend.

Should you wish to get involved, contact Commander VFW Post 6418 Phone/Text: 304.982.1309

E-Mail: vfwriderspost6418wv@gmail.com

As we prepare for the arrival of The Moving Wall on June 25th, 2026, VFW Post 6418

has a busy schedule of community events & service projects.

We invite all members and supporters to participate in:

VFW Day of Service: Join us this May as we give back to our local community.

Buddy Poppy Drives: Help us generate vital funds for Veterans in Need by donating to our VETERANS RELIEF FUND. Send a check/MO made payable to St. Albans VFW Post 6418, Attn: Veterans Relief Fund. Mail to: VFW Post 6418 at PO Box 507, St. Albans, WV 25177

Backpacks4Veterans: Supporting our homeless brothers and sisters with essential supplies. This program will also serve as VFW Post 6418's "Day of Service" in May 2026. Backpacks containing personal items will be available to those in need.

Scout of The Year: Applications for St. Albans VFW Post 6418 were due to the Post by March 1st, 2026 - See Details under "Programs." The deadline to turn in to the National VFW HQ was April 1st, 2026.

JROTC Awards Banquet will take place on May 4, 2026.

THE SPARK OF LOVE FOUNDATION: JOE SCALF MEMORIAL CARS FOR A CAUSE CHARITY CAR coming April 25, 2026.

THE SPARK OF LOVE FOUNDATION: TEE-OFF FOR KIDS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT coming September 19, 2026.

Foley Defense FD15 Raffle Ticket Sales: Get your tickets now and support the numerous Veterans and Community Programs at St. Albans VFW Post 6418.

Glock-19 Gun Raffle Ticket Sales: Get your tickets now and support THE MOVING WALL. All proceeds from the Glock 19 Gun Raffle will go toward The Moving Wall's expenses. Additionally, we have an FD15 Gun Raffle.

Veterans Poker Run: VFW Riders Post 6418 WV Veterans Poker Run, including the Custom Bike Show, Vendors, Swap Meet, and Veterans Outreach. July 18, 2026.

VFW West Virginia State Convention June 18–21, 2026, in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

VFW NATIONAL CONVENTION July 25 - 29, 2026 in Reno, Nevada.

VFW Post 6418 is also focused on Officer Training, Recruitment, and Grant Writing to ensure our post remains strong and sustainable. Whether it's through an Honor Guard detail or a local outreach event, there are many ways to get involved. Contact us today to learn how you can help.

VFW Post 6418 website admins and potential admins should be aware that an online VFW6418 website training class is held every Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m., hosted by the VFW National Webmaster. If you are interested in becoming an "Admin," please let us know. Contact the Commander. We are currently seeking members who wish to get involved in this specialized effort.

Other Upcoming Department of West Virginia and District 2 Events

From West Virginia State HQ: The 2026 State VFW Convention is June 18–21, 2026.

Deadline for reserving a room is May 15, 2026.

The District 2 Convention was Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Mason VFW Post 9926 (12 p.m.)

District 2 Officers were elected for the new VFW Administrative Year 2026 - 2027, and

New Bylaws were voted on and approved.

The next District 2 Meeting will be Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Elkview VFW Post 8516 (12 p.m.)

Call or text the Commander at 304.982.1309 (24/7). A VFW Membership Application is always available. Contact the Commander to sign up now! Get involved! There are plenty of great opportunities. Especially right now, as we prepare to host THE MOVING WALL, contact the Commander if you want to volunteer. Lots of volunteers and donations are needed.

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.

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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%

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.

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