Here at the VFW Post 4174 in Lehigh Acres, there is a current concern we are hoping will be of extra help to those veterans who are suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety. The possible solution to this disease is a service dog. Our Post is definitely a supporter of Service Dogs. The ...
Can you believe next week begins the month of October? Where has this year zipped off to and can you believe all that has been accomplished so far? Our VFW Post 4174 in Lehigh Acres has been so busy this year and we’re still not finished with all the projects we have been working on to make ...
Every year in September, the Chicago Tribune would post a full page picture of the upcoming Indian Summer. The top half of the picture was a cornfield as is appears during the day and the bottom half was the same spot miraculously formed into a spiritual scene in the evening. It was always ...
Dear Rusty. In November I will be 60 and eligible for widow’s benefits. My late husband’s Social Security was approximately $2,300 when he passed around 7 years ago. FYI, my ex-husband is still working and will probably receive the highest SS when he retires in about 5 years (we were ...
If ever the word “labor” was taken seriously, it “hadda” be Saturday, Aug. 31, at the VFW Post 4174 in Lehigh Acres. We had many different people laboring to put together a rib cook off, complete with contests, laughter and a fantastic duo playing a great mixture of music. They all ...
The state of Maine has joined New York and New Jersey in the fight for getting laws passed which aim at protecting each state’s veterans from predatory companies not accredited by the VA who try to take advantage of veterans applying for claims. Can you imagine the trauma “claim sharks” ...
Even though it’s so hot these days, our VFW Post 4174 is so busy with so many activities, projects and meals that there’s barely room on our calendar to list everything. To keep up with us, you need to either stop in or give us a call. We are located at 25 S. Homestead Road in Lehigh ...
With summer being here and the rainy season to boot, it is difficult to bring ourselves to go outside and try to do some physical exercise or even to do the yard work needed. Humidity is so high it takes our breath away and the sweat pours so fast we could almost use an umbrella! And we ...
If you happen to have been visiting our VFW Post 4174 in Lehigh Acres lately, you will have noticed a few strange trucks, some workers traversing all around the site and even a few ladders hugging the side of our building. There have even been people walking around the entire roof working. ...
At the VFW Post 4174, located 25 S. Homestead Road in Lehigh Acres, we want to let the public know we are still serving, not just our Veterans, but our community as well. Along with all other VFW Posts all over the country, we feel that there is no better time to give back and are continually ...
