A time to give back


Approaching the Thanksgiving holiday serves as a perfect reminder of how we should give thanks by giving back.

One perfect way to give back is through the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas.

The campaign has been running since Oct. 4, and here in the KMC, we’ve collected more than $350,000 in support for many great causes — and there’s still time to give.

The campaign runs until Dec. 3 and gives each of us the ability to donate to 2,300 participating local, national and international charities that support a variety of significant causes.

These are organizations that can truly make a difference in the lives of untold thousands.

One of the top five priorities of our great Air Force is to take care of our Airmen and their families. If you decide to contribute and if you do not have a favorite organization or charity, I encourage you to remember the military communities where we work and live.

The CFC-O also offers the tremendous opportunity to contribute locally by selecting contribution code FSYP — for Family Services and Youth Programs. In previous years, we received as much as $30,000 toward our own programs.

During the CFC-O, remember that you already give by serving your country. And traditionally, we give even more through great programs like CFC-O.

Contact you unit CFC-O rep for more information or simply log on to www.cfcoverseas.org.

(Courtesy of the 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs)