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A group for all Federal retirees and those close to retirement who would be willing to share knowledge and expertise, provide advice, and help one another.

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LadyDiy's profile

DoD retired civilian employees ID card

For those of you who are retired from the DoD, just wanted to let you know, if you don't already, that the Department of Defense has authorized retired DoD civilian employees an identification card... | posted by LadyDiy
58 replies - last reply: "Last info on this card: I am making... more" ~ LadyDiy
fellamhg's profile

Hello

Hi all- I just found this group while I was approving a new member of my group. I am a retired Letter Carrier. I worked in NYC in the Borough of Queens. I retired in February 2009 and moved to Nort... | posted by fellamhg
4 replies - last reply: "I agree. Glad to see someone here in... more" ~ fellamhg
SANATM's profile

ANY NEWS OR SPECULATION??

Well, since it looks like Social Security recipients are getting a 3.6% COLA in 2012....how about us Federal retirees??? We definitely should be talking about this on this site. | posted by SANATM
4 replies - last reply: "Hi please encourage all your fellow... more" ~ RetiredRosie
RetiredRosie's profile

Contact Congress

Hi all I support the message out there about contacting Congress and our reps as we definitely have to be pro-active about protecting our pensions. also, pls email or call about repealing the WEP ... | posted by RetiredRosie
1 reply - last reply: "Good info, too bad this group isn't... more" ~ Improvable
fellamhg's profile

National Call Congress Day

Here are the phone numbers and script to Call Congress and the President on National Call Congress, President Obama Day. You can do this even if you are not a NARFE member. NARFE Legislative Hotli... | posted by fellamhg
drcate4's profile

VIRTUAL HORSE SHOW

Held in Horse Lovers Group. Entries are accepted beginning now through Friday, February 4, 2011. Permission to use the photo and any persons in it must be obtained. Contestants may enter up to fiv... | posted by drcate4
1 reply - last reply: "Any Eons member can enter. You just... more" ~ drcate4
Lindy12's profile

Feberal Retiree

I retired in Jan 2006 from DoD after 35 years. I loved my job and worked with a great group of people. I wish now that I would have stayed longer and you can not beat working for the Federal Govern... | posted by Lindy12
13 replies - last reply: "I retired in 2008, after 25 years... more" ~ drcate4
drcate4's profile

Health Insurance

My insurance (Humana Platinum HMO) went up $50.00 a month for 2011. I am ticked!! Btw, I'm new to this group. I retired from Hines in Sept. 2008. | posted by drcate4
4 replies - last reply: "I feel so foolish for complaining... more" ~ drcate4
RetiredRosie's profile

WRITE your REPRESENTATIVE

Hi all I hope that you're a member of NARFE and have actively contacted your REP and Senator regarding the proposed cuts to our pension. It's bad enough we have not received a pay raise now 2 year... | posted by RetiredRosie
1 reply - last reply: "Rosie, If only more people would... more" ~ FederalRetiree
MetamoraMama's profile

Benefits are dwindling down...

Just received my invitation to open season from OPM. If I accept the med benefits I've had forever(standard option FEHBP) my monthly in-pocket benefit will be three dollars more than what I recei... | posted by MetamoraMama
2 replies - last reply: "Hubbie retired age 58 from DOD. We... more" ~ k4749

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