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  • Donations to the Combined Federal Campaign this year are up over last year's numbers, even as campaign events have had to transition to virtual. (Feverpitched/Getty Images)
    Federal giving sees a boost during the pandemic

    Donations to the Combined Federal Campaign this year are up over last year's numbers, even as campaign events have had to transition to virtual.

    Jessie Bur
    December 4, 2020
  • Service members from Joint Task Force 505 prepare to load relief supplies from Samaritan’s Purse International Relief Organization onto an Osprey in Nepal in 2015. Samaritan's Purse is one of several health- and relief-based agencies seeking donations through the Combined Federal Campaign. (Lance Cpl. Hernan Vidana/Marine Corps)
    CFC pledge deadline nears

    Set up your CFC contribution by Jan. 12.

    Karen Jowers
    January 3, 2018
  • Service members from Joint Task Force 505 prepare to load relief supplies from Samaritan’s Purse International Relief Organization onto an Osprey in Nepal in 2015. Samaritan's Purse is one of many health- and relief-based agencies seeking donations through the Combined Federal Campaign. (Lance Cpl. Hernan Vidana/Marine Corps)
    CFC givers have many military-friendly options. One expert suggests playing the long game

    Health-related charities may not be known for military efforts, but they help thousands of veterans, young and old.

    Karen Jowers
    November 28, 2017
  • Federal employees receive information while participating at the Combined Federal Campaign kickoff for El Paso and Fort Bliss, Texas, in 2016. (Sgt. Maricris McLane/Army)
    Charities new to military CFC groups focus on scholarships, vet careers

    Military charity groups saw campaign donations fall in 2016.

    Karen Jowers
    October 18, 2017
  • A tug-of-war tournament helped kick off the local 2017 Combined Federal Campaign charity pledge drive at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., (Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Marine Corps)
    CFC’s new online portal may lead more donors to military family, youth programs

    Campaign participates can search by installation when choosing how to donate.

    Karen Jowers
    October 18, 2017
  • Sailors hand out information in Bahrain in 2013 during a kickoff event for the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas. The CFC is an annual event that coordinates fundraising efforts by federal employees for charitable organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique)
    2017 CFC kicks off with new fee setup, fewer charities ... and delays

    A planned web portal isn't online, and a full list of charities isn't available.

    Karen Jowers
    October 4, 2017
  • Five war dogs you'd want in your squad

    One dog handler's first-person story, and five working dogs with tales of service above self.

    Ashley Bunch
    June 2, 2017
  • ** ADVANCE FOR MONDAY, MAY 22 ** Retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey takes a break for a smoke outside New River Air Station's Staff NCO club, Monday, May 15, 2006, in Jacksonville, N.C. When people meet Ermey, the first thing they realize is his show-stopping turn as a Marine Corps drill instructor in the movie
    Clash of Characters: Gunny Hartman takes title, R. Lee Ermey thanks his fans

    The drill instructor that made "Full Metal Jacket" famous has claimed this year's Battle Bracket crown.

    Kevin Lilley
    April 4, 2017
  • Clash of Characters final: Vote now as 'Full Metal Jacket,' 'Saving Private Ryan' stars square off

    It's down to two as we select the greatest on-screen military movie character of all time.

    Kevin Lilley
    March 31, 2017
  • Clash of Characters update: Your last chance to help set the final

    The final four entrants in our search for the greatest on-screen fictional military character ever need your vote to compete for the championship.

    Kevin Lilley
    March 30, 2017
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