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Base exceeds CFC goal, raises $1.74 million

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  • By Kandis West
  • Tinker Public Affairs
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE --  We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give, Winston Churchill once said.
   If these words are true, the lives of Team Tinker are full. Tinker Air Force Base exceeded its goal of raising $1.65 million for this year's Combined Federal Campaign
   "Many gave and countless benefited," said Maj. Gen. Loren Reno, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center commander. "The percentage who gave something exceeded the national average by about 16 percent. It gives me an insight into the size of the hearts of our people."
   Contributions to the seven-week campaign totaled $1.74 million, more than $113,000 over goal.
   "Each year we've met our goal. We've got tremendous stamina," said John Over, OC-ALC executive director. "This is all about people caring about people. Our community appreciates us being here and they show it everyday. This is our opportunity to show we care to the surrounding communities and communities outside of Tinker."
   CFC campaign leaders and staff thanked base organizations for their campaign support during the celebration ceremony Nov. 16 at the Tinker Club.
   "Our campaign has been a success because of you and the generosity displayed each year by our contributors," said April Hallback, CFC support staff worker and narrator.
   At the ceremony, organizations were awarded Early Bird certificates for meeting their goal within seven days of the campaign. Top performing organizations were also honored for meeting the highest percentage of their goal with the highest percentage of participation.
   The CFC is a national and international fundraiser, which collectively has more than 300 programs raising money for 1,800 charities between Sept.1 and Dec. 15 each year.
   Tinker's fundraiser started Oct. 3 and lasted until Nov. 16.
   Early Bird Award winners include:
   76th Maintenance Wing
   327th Aircraft Sustainment Wing
   448th Combat Sustainment Wing
   OC-ALC Directorate Of Personnel
   OC-ALC Financial Management Directorate
   OC-ALC Contracting Directorate
   498th Cruise Missile Group
   38th Engineering Installation Group
   Air Force Audit Agency
   Air Force Office Of Special Investigations
   Detachment 6, ACC Training Support Squadron
   Defense Information Systems Agency Oklahoma City
   Off-base organizations include:
   Headquarters Air Force Flight Standards Agency
   University of Oklahoma Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment
   Top performers include:
   OC-ALC
   72nd Air Base Wing
   76th Maintenance Wing
   327th Aircraft Sustainment Wing
   448th Combat Sustainment Wing
   OC-ALC Staff Offices:
   X-Small: Command Section
   Small: Personnel
   Medium: Financial Management Directorate
   Large: Contracting Directorate
   X-Large: Plans and Programs Directorate
   On-base organizations not affiliated with the OC-ALC:
   X-Small: Defense Reutilization Marketing Office
   Small: 754th Electronic Systems Group
   Medium: Army Air Force Exchange Service
   Large: DISA
   X-Large: 38th EIG and 552nd Air Control Wing
   Off base organizations:
   X-Small: AF ROTC, OU Detachment
   Small: Defense Contract Audit Agency
   Medium: Military Entrance Processing Station