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 ...
It’s so hard to believe just a few short weeks ago, schools let out for the summer, many of our members went north for cooler climes and yet in 3 more weeks, schools will be starting up again. Where has the time gone? It appears to rush past faster and faster every year! Here at the VFW ...
After being deployed, coming home can be a difficult adjustment for many of our military personnel. There are no more no early morning risings, no more duty rosters and a lot less noise than one may have heard, depending on the particular station where serving. No one is bellowing orders or ...
Our community is important to us, especially our veterans and their families. Open to the public, American Legion Post 323 would like to personally invite you to join us for our Independence Weekend Beach Bash Picnic this Saturday, July 6 from noon until 7 p.m. at our Post in Lehigh Acres. ...
