THE MOVING WALL MEMORIAL - OPENING CEREMONIES - ST. ALBANS, WEST VIRGINIA - JUNE 27, 2026
The Moving Wall was organized by St. Albans VFW Post 6418.
It was on display in St. Albans, West Virginia, June 25–29, 2026,
at the St. Albans Shopping Center on Rt. 60.
Opening ceremonies took place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, during the display period.
St. Albans Post 6418 was awarded West Virginia VFW Post of the Year by the Dept. of West Virginia.
ST. ALBANS VFW POST 6418 * THE MOVING WALL * JUNE 25 - 29, 2026 * ST. ALBANS SHOPPING CENTER
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SUPPORTER SHOWCASE
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OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
- Next Meeting: St. Albans VFW Post 6418, Thursday, October 15, 2026 (6:00 p.m.) Roberts Rules of Order
- OCTOBER 3, 1957 ~ St. Albans, West Virginia VFW Post 6418 Birthday ~ Chartered October 3, 1957
SCOOTER RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE
Two Scooters ~ One WVU Theme and One MU Theme
VFW Post 6418 will convene its next regular meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2026, beginning promptly at 6:00 p.m. at the Post Home in St. Albans, West Virginia. One of the scooters being raffled will be on display, and Scooter Raffle Tickets will be available for purchase.
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The VFW Riders of Post 6418 will meet in conjunction with the regular Post meeting. All Riders are encouraged to attend and participate.This combined meeting supports ongoing coordination between Post leadership and the Riders group as we advance veteran‑focused programs, community engagement, and upcoming service initiatives.
- Saturday, October 17, 2026. 10 a.m.
District 2 School of Instruction – Official Notice
A School of Instruction for District 2 will be held on Saturday, October 17, at 10:00 a.m. The training will take place at St. Albans VFW Post 6418, 1011 Pennsylvania Ave. in St. Albans, West Virginia 25177.
Several representatives from the Department will be present to provide instruction across multiple subject areas. All Post Commanders within District 2 are required to attend this School of Instruction ("SOI").
Much of the material presented will be particularly relevant to Quartermasters and Adjutants, and each Post is strongly encouraged to ensure that their QM and/or Adjutant is in attendance. Topics will likely include OMS procedures, weekly tally sheets, and an overview of the new Command Post system that will replace OMS.
This training will offer valuable information for all officers, and it would be beneficial for each Post to have its full leadership present.
- October 17, 2026 — Annual St. Albans Fall Y’all Chili Cook-Off at Olde Main Plaza • 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Photo taken at the October 2025 Annual Fall Y'all Chili Cook-Off.
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Southern Conference Meeting and VFW RIDERS Meeting to be held in Mobile, AlabamaMobile, Alabama – October 22–25, 2026, Mobile Convention Center (1 S Water St., Mobile, Alabama). Renaissance Mobile Riverview Hotel. Open to VFW, Auxiliary, Cootie, and VFW RIDERS. Registration Fee: $95 (includes access to main activities and the full program). Registration is now open at vfwal.org The VFW Riders will conduct their Main Business Session, participate in scheduled Conference events, and take part in a Mardi Gras‑themed Parade of Beach Wagons. The Official VFW Riders Group Ride is scheduled for Friday morning, October 23, 2026.
- October 31, 2026, Entry Deadline: Citizen Education Teacher Entries to Post
- Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, November 10-11, 2026, VFW Flag Memorial. Location: Nitro Veterans Memorial at the corner of 21st Street and First Avenue, adjacent to WV Rt. 25 (Bank Street), Nitro, West Virginia. Nov. 10 (Evening): Flag-lowering ceremony with a traditional playing of Taps. Nov. 11 (Morning): Sunrise service held at 7:30 a.m. to mark Veterans Day.
- VETERANS DAY PARADE, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Starts at 11 a.m. on Kanawha Blvd. (between Capitol & Morris Streets) Charleston, West Virginia
- Christmas Toy Donations for Kids in Need: Collection efforts will begin shortly after Thanksgiving and will continue through Christmas. Please consider donating new, unwrapped toys at VFW Post 6418 partner drop‑off locations. Your support brings holiday joy to local families. Visit the website for additional information.
- February 19-21, 2027, VFW Dept. of West Virginia Mid-Winter Conference at the Bridgeport Convention Center
- March 1, 2027, Scout of the Year Entries to Post 6418. St. Albans Troop 146 - St. Andrew United Methodist Church. Meet every Monday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Website: Scouts
- May 1, 2027, Post Requirements for All-State
- May 15, 2027, All-State Team Selected
- June 1, 2027, Completed Post-Election Report to State HQ
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