CFC kick off

Airman 1st Class Amanda Rosner, 49th Maintenance Squadron, looks on as Brig. Gen. David Goldfein, 49th Fighter Wing commander, signs a Combined Federal Campaign voucher during Holloman Air Force Base’s annual CFC campaign. The CFC is the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with more than 300 CFC campaigns throughout the country and internationally to help to raise millions of dollars each year. Pledges made by federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season support eligible non–profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. Holloman’s campaign began Oct. 18 and will run through Nov. 28. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Warren Comer)

CFC kicks off at Holloman

Published Oct. 19, 2007
By Airman 1st Class Heather Stanton
49th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The 2007 Holloman Combined Federal Campaign kicked off with a burger burn at the Holloman Fitness and Sports Center Oct. 18.

The CFC is an annual event that gives all federal employees the opportunity to contribute to more than 1700 charities, such as the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army, said Maj. Anthony Puente, 49th Maintenance Operations Squadron commander and the CFC program officer.

Holloman Airmen have until Nov. 28 to reach the goal of $86,000, said Major Puente.

"We don't want to stop at $86,000," said Major Puente. "We want to demolish the goal."

Ms. Kathy Denton, the chairperson for the Southeast New Mexico CFC, said that because of the generosity of the federal employees, the charities are able to help people who can't help themselves.

"Find a charity that is close to your heart," suggests Ms. Denton. "Huge contributions are made when everyone gives a small amount."

Not only are there national charities to donate to, but many local agencies such as the United Way of Otero County are suggested charities.

"There are lots of local charities," said Major Puente. "Contributing to the local community brings the impact closer to home."

To donate to the CFC and to pick a charity, contact the group keyworker. The keyworkers are: Capt. Adam Bentz, 49th Fighter Wing at 527-7217; Master Sgt. Steven Weipert, 49th Maintenance Group at 572-5751; 1st Lt. Mark Hodges, 49th Operations Group at 572-7093; Master Sgt. Corey Lockhart, 49th Mission Support Group at 572-3781; Master Sgt. John Gates, 49th Materiel Maintenance Group at 572-5821; Tech. Sgt. Brenton Ochs, 49th Medical Group at 572-5760; and Capt. Mike Baumgartner at 349-3311 and Master Sgt. Futrell at 572-7037 for the tenant units.

Donations can be a one-time donation or a monthly payroll deduction from any federal employee including active-duty military, civil employees and retirees.