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There will be a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) annuities, military retirement annuities and Social Security benefits; and a 2% COLA for Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) annuities, applicable to payments provided in January 2026.

The Virginia Federation was proud to be represented by an enthusiastic delegation at the NARFE 2025 Region X Conference in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

NARFE mobilizes its members not only through national-level lobbying and outreach, but also through a grassroots network of volunteers assigned to specific geographic and legislative jurisdictions. 

NARFE Advocacy Updates – “Urgent Call to Prevent Government Shutdown”! What can you do?

Now that the Virginia Federation of NARFE State Legislative Plan has been published, the work shifts from planning to action and engagement. Ask about how you can help!

Whether your recruitment efforts occur in a federal building, at a health fair or as part of a local event that draws members from the federal community, how one presents NARFE is critical to success.

NARFE Health Fairs are one of NARFE’s strongest opportunities for membership recruitment and visibility.  Between August 26, 2025 and December 5, 2025 we have multiple opportunities to build recognition for NARFE and the benefits we provide all Federal active and retired employees.

The NARFE “Distinguished Member” is earned by a members who has maintained membership 20 consecutive years or more.

October is Alzheimer’s Month – every month is Alzheimer’s Month! The United States Postal Service (USPS) resumed the sale of the Alzheimer’s Semipostal fundraising stamp on October 5, 2020, following changes to rules governing semipostal stamps. Did you know you can still purchase them? Every stamp is a step toward the cure!