2012 CFC wraps up

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  • By Capt. Joel Kliewer
  • 48th Flying Training Squadron
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  The 2012 Combined Federal Campaign came to a close in true Team BLAZE style on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The campaign was a resounding success as $104,892 was raised for charity worldwide. Team BLAZE went above and beyond once again and absolutely crushed the Wing goal of $90,000 by nearly 17 percent.

"I am very proud of the giving spirit displayed by our Airmen in this year's Combined Federal Campaign," said Col. Jim Sears, 14th FTW commander. "Team BLAZE truly pushed the bar higher like we do every day to be the premier pilot training wing and community in our Air Force."

The mission of the CFC is to promote and support humanity through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. The wing campaign definitely stepped up to the plate and executed the mission flawlessly. Most importantly, all federal employees here at Columbus were given the opportunity to participate with each unit's CFC coordinators guaranteeing 100 percent contact.

As this year's campaign closes, there are many Americans who are suffering great tragedy. Hurricane Sandy has provided a stark reminder of one of the many causes that CFC donations will go to support. For those would still like to help, unit CFC representatives will continue to accept donations until Dec. 15, which marks the end of the national campaign.

With the approaching holiday season, the men and women of the 14th FTW can be very proud of their fundraising efforts. While it is nearly impossible to measure the exact impact of CFC fundraising, you can be sure that there will thousands in need that will have their immediate needs met as well as some hope for coming 2013.

If you would still like to give or need more information, please either contact your unit representative or go to the following website: http://www.greatermscfc.org.

For specific local questions please contact Capt. Joel Kliewer at 434-1621 or via email at joel.kliewer@columbus.af.mil.