RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Gen. Phillip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa commander, signs a Combined Federal Campaign contribution form in his office. General Breedlove was the first person in USAFE to contribute to the CFC, setting the example for those he leads. The CFC is the world’s most successful annual workplace charity campaign and helps raise money for eligible nonprofit organizations throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Gen. Phillip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa commander, searches for a charity to donate to in the Combined Federal Campaign charity listing. Breedlove was the first person in USAFE to contribute to CFC, setting the example for those he leads. The CFC is the world’s most successful annual workplace charity campaign and helps raise money for eligible nonprofit organizations throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Gen. Phillip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa commander, turns in his Combined Federal Campaign contribution form to Capt. Angelica Hawrysiak, USAFE Headquarters Staff CFC representative. Breedlove was the first person in USAFE to contribute to the CFC, setting the example for those he leads. The CFC is the world’s most successful annual workplace charity campaign and helps raise money for eligible nonprofit organizations throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)
by Capt. Reba Good
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Public Affairs
9/17/2012 - RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- The 2012 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas begins today with Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa commander, offering the first donation within USAFE.
"What's important for us all to know is that our contributions can make a significant impact in someone's life," said Breedlove. "This doesn't just stop with taking care of Airmen, retirees and civilians also benefit from CFC contributions."
CFC-Overseas takes place through Nov. 16. Military personnel and federal employees can donate to more than 2,500 local, national and international charities through the campaign. Last year, donations from USAFE alone totaled $1.94 million.
"Our goal is to make 100 percent contact amongst service members," said Master Sgt. Lawanda Parker, manager of Headquarters Military Personnel Programs.
CFC-Overseas is currently the only authorized avenue for charitable organizations to solicit to Department of Defense uniformed service members and civilian employees stationed abroad.
Contributions can range anywhere from $1 per month for a single charity to a one-time donation for multiple charities.
"We want people to realize that any pledge, no matter how small, can make a big difference," said Parker.
Contact your unit's CFC representative to receive a booklet detailing all charities and make a donation. To make contributions online, visit http://cfcoverseas.org.
