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News Clips, updated July 25

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  • 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  Below are just few of the things happening at Osan AB and in the local community. If you would like to have your event advertised on this page, please send an e-mail to 51FWPA@osan.af.mil. For more information, call 784-4044.

Dong Kwang Won orphanage in Suwon on 30 July.

Participants will load the bus and depart from the chapel at 1145 hrs with
an expected return of 1700 hrs. This is an excellent opportunity to serve
Korean children through play and socialization.

Volunteers may begin signing up upon receipt of this email by contacting Ms.
Pak at the chapel BY EMAIL ONLY to chong.a.pak.kor@osan.af.mil.

We have space for a maximum of 20 adults (with or without children). As we
are limited in the number of people we can take, volunteers are accepted on
a first come first served basis. Due to demand and a desire to give people
from every unit an equal opportunity, we do not process mass sign ups from
single units. Individuals must sign themselves up.

***PLEASE NOTE***
If you are one of the first 20 people to sign up you will receive a
confirmation email for the trip. Once the trip is full a waiting list will
be created as there are usually people who find themselves unable to attend.

Please do not register unless you are fully committed to attending. IF YOU
ARE NOT ONE OF THE FIRST 20 PEOPLE TO SIGN UP OR ARE NOT ON THE WAITING LIST
YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANOTHER EMAIL. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION
EMAIL YOU ARE NOT ON THE LIST OF PARTICIPANTS.

If you have had a smallpox vaccination recently (i.e., the vaccination site
still needs to be covered per MDG guidance) or if you have cold or flu
symptoms, please do not sign up for the trip. Viral and bacterial
infections are a very serious concern for the children who live in tight
quarters in these orphanages and for the adults that care for them.


HAWC Classes

Osan's Health and Wellness Center staff is offering a variety of classes throughout the month of July to improve physical fitness, reduce stress and support a healthier lifestyle. Some of these classes include Nutrition 101, Stress Management, Running 101 and Training to pass the Air Force PT test. For more information contact the HAWC at 784-1830 or check out the "HAWC Events Calendar" under the Featured Links at http://www.osan.af.mil.

Summer Hire Program

The summer hire program opens May 2 and runs until July 8. Applications are available at the Osan Civilian Personnel Office in Bldg. 936. This program is for dependents of active duty military, DOD civilians, NAF, and AAFES sponsors assigned to Osan Air Base and within the commuting area. Eligible children from ages 14 to 22 may apply. Those 18 years or younger must get parent's consent to participate in the program. College students must be taking at least 12-semester hours or eight hours in a trimester to enroll in the summer hire program.

Completed applications must be submitted in person to the CPO Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Positions:
Clerk, AD-303-01
Laborer, AD-3502-01 (non-hazardous)
Salary: $5.50 Per Hr Work Schedule: 4 Hrs Per Day
Program Dates: 20 Jun 10 - 12 Aug 11
Duty Location: Osan AB, Korea

Red Cross volunteers

The American Red Cross is looking for disaster casework volunteers to assist with the Osan Emergency Family Assistance Control Center. The ARC will provide the following classes free of charge: ARC Orientation, Introduction to Disaster, Fulfilling Our Mission, and Casework Training. The total time for all four classes is eight hours. The Casework Training session is not the full Case Management class but an abbreviated class to fit the needs of Osan. For more information, call the ARC at 784-1855.

United Through Reading program

The Osan-USO United Through Reading program helps alleviate the stress of separation by having geographically separated parents read children's books aloud via DVD for their child to watch at home. This program is available to all military and civilian personnel. It provides parents a chance to make powerful and lasting connections with their children from afar. The program is available Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Osan USO and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the base library. For more information, call 784-3491 or 784-0469.

Summer Youth Programs in need of Volunteers

The Osan Youth Programs is in need of:
- Volunteer instructors to help with the following Summer Camps: Archery Camp, Soccer Camp, Basketball Camp and Cheerleading Camp.
- Volunteers interested in being a referee for Soccer or basketball during the upcoming soccer and Basketball seasons.
- Volunteer Swim Coaches: Practice is scheduled to start 26 May 2011 and go until 9 August 2011.
- Anyone who has drama experience that would be interested in volunteering to do a Children's Theatre Camp for two weeks which will have a big performance at the end of the camp.
If you would like to volunteer in any of the above positions please stop by the Youth Center Bldg 433 next to the High School or call at DSN 784-4607/COMM 011-82-31-661-4607.