NEWS

VFW Post 6418 Meeting - Thursday - October 16th, 2025 - 6pm. Location: 1011 Pennsylvania Ave.
in St. Albans, West Virginia. UPCOMING EVENT: 'FALL Y'ALL FESTIVAL & CHILI COOK-OFF'
Saturday, October 4th, 2025, 8am - 6pm at Olde Main Plaza on Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans, West Virginia.

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!


WELCOME OCTOBER 2025

Much Activities this month for VFW POST 6418: Starts 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 & INFORMATION BOOTH. "EVERYTHING WE DO, WE DO FOR VETERANS."


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 AS OF FRIDAY, 26SEPT2025

Membership: 98.3% Division: 10 Ranking: 65 Members to be Met: 2


GUN RAFFLE BY VFW DEPT. OF WEST VIRGINIA. TICKETS AVAILABLE.

Gun Raffle tickets are currently being sold by the VFW Department of West Virginia for a Ruger American Generation II 270 rifle with Sig Sauer Buckmaster scope. VFW Post 6418 has on-hand Gun Raffle Tickets for this Raffle. The drawing for the Rifle will be at the Fall Conference evening barbecue event in November. The winning ticketholder does not have to be present to win.


YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

POWMIA, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN


VIETNAM TRAVELING WALL

Initial planning for this project has been started by VFW Post 6418 and is supported by the St. Albans, West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Those interested in serving on this committee for the project 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 with meeting our financial needs to make this project a success. Project costs are expected to be $10,000 and we'll be asking for Businesses and Citizens to donate.Thank You for taking the time to read this.


MISCELLANEOUS VFW PICS

Commander with a couple WWII Veterans - 2002.


VFW POST 6418 at 'FALL FESTIVAL AT MORGAN KITCHEN'

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


VFW POST 6418 ELIGIBILITY

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS VFW POST 6418


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.


BACKPACKS4VETERANS

HOMELESS VETERANS OUTREACH ONGOING PROJECT. VFW Post 6418: INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.


WHAT IS THE VFW

What is the VFW?


MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16th, 2025 at 6pm.

Membership & Business Meeting. Thursday, October 16th, 2025. Starts at 6pm. Location: 1011 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Albans, West Virginia.


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.


FALL Y'ALL FESTIVAL CHILI COOK-OFF SAT. OCT. 4th, 2025

VFW Post 6418 will be at the 'Fall Y'all' Festival and Chili Cook-Off at Old Main Plaza in St. Albans, West Virginia. Fourth/4th of October, Saturday, 2025. 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 involvment we can do this.


SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER ACTIVITIES CALENDARS

St. Albans, West Virginia, VFW POST 6418


GUN RAFFLE PROJECT TICKETS AVAILABLE

THE VFW POST 6418 GUN RAFFLE PROJECT IS NOW UNDERWAY. TICKETS AVAILABLE.


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.

The VFW - Still Leading, Still Advancing, Still Serving


VFW Pledges It Won't Rest Until They're All Accounted For


Happy 78th Birthday to the United States Air Force


VFW Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month


The VFW Pauses to Reflect This Patriot Day


VFW Awards More Than $740,000 in Help A Hero Scholarships


VFW Elects Carol Whitmore as New National Commander


VFW Presents Acclaimed John A. Biedrzycki Award


VFW's Uniting to Combat Hunger Evolves to 'Uniting for Veterans'


VFW Action Alert: Keep VFW Priorities in the NDAA


VFW Comes Home for its 126th National Convention


VFW Leverages New Relationships to Expand Combat Tested Gaming


Applications Open for 2025-2026 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


VFW Celebrates the Coast Guard's 235th Birthday


President Signs Law to Prevent Veteran Foreclosure


VFW Commemorates the Korean Armistice Agreement


VFW Teams Up with Aspen Dental to Improve Access to Care for Veterans and Their Families


VFW and Grunt Style Foundation Deliver Over 100 Tons of Relief to Texas Flood Victims


VFW Joins DPAA in Vietnam for 30-Year Commemoration


VFW and NACVSO Sign Historic MOU to Expand Veteran Service Capabilities


VFW Presents Vietnam War Artifacts to Vietnamese Government in Washington


VFW, Grunt Style Unite to 'Honor the Contract' with Limited-Edition T-Shirt


VFW Applauds VA for 'Scalpel' Approach to Force Reduction


VFW Celebrates 249 Years of Freedom


VFW Action Alert: Vote YES to Keep Veterans in their Homes


VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military as Conflict in Middle East Escalates


VFW Honors the United States Army's 250 Years of Valor


VFW Urges Vets to Prioritize Mental Health During PTSD Awareness Month and Beyond


VFW Calls on Nation to Remember the True Meaning of Memorial Day


VFW National Commander Joins Day of Service Sponsors to Aid Homeless Vets


VFW Action Alert: Say NO to Putting Veterans in Debt


Winners of VFW Publications Contest Announced


VFW Applauds VA for Clearing Way to Timely Care


VFW Honors America's Service Members This Armed Forces Day


Ace Hardware Honors Memorial Day with Nationwide Tribute to Veterans


Veterans Help Group and VFW Team Up to Launch Innovative Social Security Disability Eligibility Screener


VFW Honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


This May, Burger King® Franchisees Give Back to Veterans


VFW Named as a Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's 2025 Let's Ride Challenge


VFW Names 2025 Top National Teachers


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


VFW Announces Fourth Annual Day of Service


VFW Now National Presenting Sponsor of Irreverent Warriors


VFW Joins with Main Street to Provide Financial Education to Veterans


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Names First Woman Veteran to Lead its National Legislative Efforts


VFW Leaders Prepare for Diplomacy, Troop and DPAA Site Visits


VFW Launches 79th Annual Youth Scholarship Contests


Rep. Van Orden Receives VFW Congressional Award


VFW Chief Demands Lawmakers 'Honor the Contract' with Veterans


Post News

Important Info for Post6418 Members

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!

WELCOME OCTOBER 2025

Much Activities this month for VFW POST 6418: Starts 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 & INFORMATION BOOTH. "EVERYTHING WE DO, WE DO FOR VETERANS."

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

The VFW - Still Leading, Still Advancing, Still Serving

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Today, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly commemorates VFW Day, marking 126 years of unwavering service...

VFW Pledges It Won't Rest Until They're All Accounted For

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Sept. 19, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) reaffirms its sacred commitme...

OUR MISSION

That 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

OUR NEXT MEETING & UPCOMING EVENT
VFW POST 6418
(Mustered in October 3rd,  1957)
Meeting Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Starts at 6pm
Get there early for informal discussions
Location: 1011 Pennsylvania Ave.
St. Albans, West Virginia
GUN RAFFLE TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ~ CONTACT COMMANDER VFW POST 6418
PHONE/TEXT AT: 304.982.1309     E-MAIL: vfwriderspost6418wv@gmail.com

 
UPCOMING EVENT THIS SATURDAY 
October 4th, 2025
OLDE MAIN PLAZA, ST. ALBANS, WEST VIRGINIA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4th, 2025
(8am - 4pm)
VFW POST 6418 INFORMATION & RECRUITING BOOTH
AND
CHILI COOK-OFF
AT 
FALL Y'ALL FESTIVAL AND CHILI COOK-OFF
OLDE MAIN PLAZAST. ALBANS, WEST VIRGINIA

VFW Post 6418 Veterans will be on-site with information available
We'll have Buddy Poppies, Gun Raffle Tickets, VA Claims Information, Patriotic Items,
Details about joining VFW Post 6418
Veterans will be available to speak on a variety of topics.
Including issues facing veterans and families.
 
F'ALL FESTIVAL CHILI COOK-OFF

 

 
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

Welcome to "All American" VFW Post 6418.
Located in St. Albans, West Virginia.
General Membership and Business Meetings are held at 1011 Pennsylvania Ave. on the
3rd Thursday of Each Month. Next Meeting: Thursday, October 16th, 2025. Starts at 6pm.

.
Contact VFW Post 6418 Commander Mollohan about membership
and other matters regarding VFW Post 6418 at Phone/Text: 304.982.1309.
                                                  E-Mail:  vfwriderspost6418wv@gmail.com
                                                  or, if an eligible Veteran, you can show up & sign up for
                                                  membership at our membership meetings or at our next
                                                  community event. We always welcome veterans.
                                                  Next Community Event
                                                         Recruiting and Information Booth at
                                                         Fall Festival at Morgan Kitchen
                                                         Saturday, September 27th, 2025.
                                                         8am to 4pm. Rt. 60 St. Albans, West Virginia
                                                         Scroll Down For Details
 


Next Membership/Business Meeting
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Starts at 6pm
Location: 1011 Pennsylvania Ave.
St. Albans, West Virginia
VETERANS! Arrive early for discussions and questions.
Applications for membership are always available. Dues are $35 per year.
We encourage life memberships.

OUR NEXT COMMUNITY EVENT
'FALL FESTIVAL AT MOGAN KITCHEN'
September 27th, 2025, Saturday
(8am - 4pm)
Rt. 60
St. Albans, West Virginia
For veterans who want to sign up, attend our Next Community Event and/or our
October 16th, 2025, meeting at 1011 Pennsylvania Ave. in St. Albans, West Virginia.
The meeting starts at 6pm.
OR COME SEE US THIS COMING SAT., SEPT. 27th, 2025, AT MORGAN KITCHEN
8am to 4pm
 
Call or Text for information & questions: 304.982.1309
Membership Applications Available 24/7
or
You can show up at our Information & Recruitment Booth Event
on Saturday, September 27th, 2025
8am - 34m
The "FALL FESTIVAL MORGAN KITCHEN" location is on Rt. 60 in St. Albans, West Virginia.
or 
Attend our next meeting on Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Although many of us arrive early, our meetings begin at 6 p.m.

 VFW Department of West Virginia
 
Coming in October: Veterans Chili Cook-Off, Sat., Oct. 4th, 2025
Recruitment, Information Booth and 'Buddy' Poppy Drive
'
For veterans that wish to take part, visit us at our Booth on September 27th, 2025. 
at
'FALL FESTIVAL AT MORGAN  KITCHEN'
(8am - 4pm) on Rt. 60, St. Albans, West Virginia.
We can discuss our VFW Post and answer questions, etc.
 
COMMUNITY MIITARY SUPPORT