CFC kicks off with bubble soccer

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Johnson, 86th Medical Group commander, and U.S. Army Col. Keith E. Igyarto, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz commander, sign the document to officially kick off the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas’ program at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 30, 2016. The campaign provides uniformed and civilian DOD personnel serving overseas the opportunity to extend their service by supporting charitable causes of their choice. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

CFC kicks off with bubble soccer

Airman 1st Class Colby Baruch, 86th Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance journeyman, poses for a photo during the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas kick-off bubble soccer game at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 30, 2016. The CFC kicked off its overseas campaign with a soccer game that brought Soldiers and Airmen together to spread awareness of what the campaign is about and how the community can help give to those in need around the world. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

CFC kicks off with bubble soccer

Airmen and Soldiers collide into each other during the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas’ 2016 kick off bubble soccer match at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 30, 2016. The CFC-O equips private sector and nonprofit sector organizations to achieve their philanthropic goals by providing revenue diversification strategies, employee engagement programs, CSR strategies and custom philanthropic funds. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

CFC kicks off with bubble soccer

Airmen begin to charge at Soldiers during the kick off for the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas’ bubble soccer match at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 30, 2016. The kick-off match provided Airmen, Soldiers and their families an opportunity to engage with the CFC-O and learn how they can contribute to helping the local community. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

CFC-O kicks off campaign with bubble soccer

Published Oct. 4, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- The 2016 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas campaign kicked off, Oct. 3, in all five overseas combatant commands.

During the campaign season, DOD personnel can contribute to help people in military communities across the nation and around the world.

The theme of the 2016 CFC-O is “Show Some Love.” The campaign allows contributors to show some love by supporting life-changing programs in military communities, at home and abroad. Contributors also have the option to give to the overseas military community through the Family Support and Youth Program fund.

Donations for the FSYP are returned to overseas military installations and invested in quality of life programs for uniformed service members, Federal civilians and their families. These donations can be easily made online, said Amy Teeter, CFC-O EUCOM and AFRICOM campaign manager.

“We are continuing to encourage the Kaiserslautern Military Community to donate online,” Teeter said. “All active duty service members also have the benefit of using myPay, where their contributions can come directly from their paycheck.”

On Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Teeter and her staff represented the CFC-O with an Army versus Air Force bubble soccer match that was held to initiate the kickoff, raise spirits and spread awareness of the campaign.

The CFC-O still offers contributors the opportunity to give using the traditional paper Pledge Card or through e-Giving at www.cfcoverseas.org.

Regardless of how people choose to donate, everyone has an opportunity to make a difference, says Col. Brent Johnson, 86th Medical Group commander.

“Our Airmen get a chance to impact the lives of others,” Johnson said. “Some of that money also returns to programs right here in the KMC through quality of life initiatives and morale events.”

To Johnson, it’s also about sharing what we have with others who need a helping hand.

“We are all very fortunate with the quality of life we enjoy,” Johnson said. “All of us can afford to share some of our success with causes that we support.”

The CFC and CFC-O are the only authorized solicitation of federal employees in their workplaces on behalf of approved charitable organizations. The mission of the CFC is to support and promote philanthropy 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.

For more information, speak with your local CFC-O representative or visit www.cfcoverseas.org.