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News Clips, updated June 13

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  • 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs
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.

Bungee Jumping at Cheongpung Land

Osan's Outdoor Recreation will be hosting a bungee jumping trip to Cheongpung Land Saturday, June 25. Buses leave at 6:30 a.m., and June 24 is the last day to sign up for this trip. Cheongpung Land has Korea's highest bungee jump board at 62 meters. The cost of the trip is $90 for transportation, bungee jumping, big swing, ejection seat and guide. For more information on this or other trips call ODR at 784-4007.

Zip-line at Moongyeong

Osan's Outdoor Recreation will be hosting a zip-lining trip to Moongyeong Sunday, June 26. Buses leave at 7 a.m., and June 23 is the last day to sign up for this trip. Experience the thrill of zip-lining at an altitude of 487 meters in the beautiful nature of Moongyeong. Cost is $75 for transportation, guide, equipment and zip-line. For more information on this or other trips call ODR at 784-4007.

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 every Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 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.

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.