Barksdale sets CFC goal

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  • By Senior Airman La'Shanette Garrett
  • 2d Bomb Wing Public Affairs
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. --  Tuesday Barksdale hosted its 2009 Combined Federal Campaign kickoff breakfast. 

The CFC is the world's largest annual workplace charity campaign, working hand-in-hand with the United Way. The CFC was established in 1961 to promote philanthropy by providing a focused, cost-effective fund-raising effort to federal employees. 

This year's main point of contact is Maj. Walter Gibbins, 2d Civil Engineering Squadron, Operations Flight commander. 

"I see this as an opportunity to give back to the local community and repay the debt of gratitude to a few of the organizations that have helped me get where I am today," said Major Gibbins. "As federal employees, we are servants and I feel I need to give back." 

Each unit has a representative they can contact to make a contribution. All have volunteered for different reasons. 

"We are ambassadors in blue, this is just one of many ways that we can help out the community," said Master Sgt. Lacy Beanblossom, 2d Maintenance Squadron. 

There are approximately 2,400 non-profit organizations supported by the CFC here at Barksdale and across the globe. 

"Giving isn't just about helping civilians, many of our own receive assistance from the various organizations participating," said Major Gibbins. "Local, regional and national organizations are among the organizations on the list. Barksdale's own Youth Center and the Hap House, to name a few, are on the list of local agencies." 

The Barksdale campaign runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 27. 

Airmen have the opportunity to have an impact on thousands of people in need by contributing to the CFC. Airmen can make a difference, whether it be helping children and youth, fighting diseases or feeding senior citizens. 

For more information please contact your unit and group representative as follows: 

Installation CFC POC: Maj Walt Gibbins, 2 CES

2d MSG Group Reps: 
Master Sgt. Dennis Willett, 2 CES
Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Griffin, 2 CS 

2d CES: 
Staff Sgt. Ricky Copling
2d CS: 
Airman Nicole Scarpignato
2d FSS: 
1st Lt. Russell Payne 
2d LRS: 
Master Sgt. Michael Curry
2d CONS: 
Staff Sgt. Robert Bleichner
2d SFS: 
Master Sgt. Bryan Thomas
Tech. Sgt. Dominic Vecchi

2 OG Group Rep: 
Capt. Glenn Auge, 2 OSS 

11th BS: 
Capt. Joseph Barkley
20th BS: 
Capt. Marvin Haughton
96th BS: .
Capt. Michael Waites

2d MXG Group Rep: 
2nd Lt. Andrew Cooper, 2 MUNS
Master Sgt. Lacy Beanblossom, 2 MXS 

2d AMXS: 
Master Sgt. Beverly Cumings
Staff Sgt. Colby Davis
Airman1st Class Joshua Cummins
2d MXS: 
Tech. Sgt. David Dudensing
2d MOS: 
Staff Sgt. Marlon George
2d MUNS: 
Senior Master Sgt. Sean Wheat
Master Sgt. Paul McClenahan

2d MDG: 
Tech. Sgt. Jason Buckley, 2 MDSS
Tech. Sgt. Denny Shaffer, 2 DS

2d CPTS: 
Staff Sgt. John Hudgeons
Staff Sgt. Aubrey Valentine

2d BW/JA: 
Tech. Sgt. Nicole Nixon

Tenant Units: 

AFGSC: 
Col. David Thomson, DS
917 WG: 
Maj. Jason Rulo, 47 FS
49 TES: 
2nd Lt. Curtis Babbie
26 OWS: 
Master Sgt. Anthony Lucero
TRSS, Det 13: 
Staff Sgt. Nyrhea Miles