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Andersen CFC campaign in full-swing, deadline Oct. 31

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  • By Airman 1st Class Amanda Morris
  • 36th Wing Public Affairs
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam- The 2013 Combined Federal Campaign "Pacific Heroes ... Rise to the Challenge" fund-raising drive began on Andersen Sept. 24 and lasts through Oct. 31.

To date, the base has raised more than $12,000, according to Andersen CFC officals.
"This year, I'm asking our key personnel to put the emphasis on good, meaningful face-to-face contact with everyone in Team Andersen," Brig. Gen. Steven Garland, 36th Wing Commander said. "I want the key personnel to help the Airmen understand why we should give to the CFC."

The CFC gives Andersen Airmen and their families the opportunity to give to local charities. Federal workers, postal employees and military personnel have pledged more than $280 million during the last two years.

"Last year, we raised more than $6.5 million to support international, national and locally-based charitable organizations, all thanks to our volunteers and donors," Garland said.

Individuals who wish to donate can do so using cash, check or monthly payments from their pay checks. Pledgers can donate to the CFC on-line through myPay, Employee Express or CFC Nexus, depending on their employment status. Key workers also have the traditional paper pledge cards for anyone who doesn't wish to donate online. People who want to donate using myPay, can contact their unit representative for instructions.

The CFC dates back to 1961 when President John F. Kennedy signed Executive Order 10927, authorizing the U.S. Civil Service Commission to develop guidelines and regulate fundraising in the Federal service.

The mission of the CFC is to support and to promote generosity through a voluntary program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all Federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.

Contributors can also learn more by contacting the CFC key personnel in their unit or by contacting 1st Lt. Jeremy Miller, 36th Wing CFC Installation Project Officer and 554th RED HORSE Squadron project engineer.

"Contributing to the CFC is a way for the military community as a whole to show our support for the organizations," Miller said. "We all benefit when we give because you can't forecast when you will need assistance; these organizations exist to help when needed."