News clips, updated Feb. 8

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  • By 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.

New post office hours

The Osan Post Office Official Mail Center hours have changed. New hours of operation hours are as follows:

- Official Mail Center: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
- Holidays package pick-up: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed on Sunday.
- Drop off/mail out: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed on Sunday.

If there are any questions regarding these changes, call 784-2315.

Monthly spouse orientation

The Airman and Family Readiness Center offers a monthly spouse orientation to Korea. Spouses have the opportunity to meet base representatives, hear briefings and ask questions regarding a variety of base services and agencies. Spouses will also have the chance to view the driver's safety video, which is required to obtain the U.S. Forces Korea driver's license. The briefing is also an excellent opportunity to meet other spouses new to Osan. Registration is required to attend. For more information, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 784-5440.

Airman's Attic closure

The Airman's Attic is closed temporarily until further notice due to building renovation.

Commander's Corral

Tune in to the 51st Fighter Wing Commander's Corral radio program on AFN "The Eagle" 88.5 every first and third Tuesday each month at 7 a.m. The show has been named "Best Radio Information Program" of AFN Korea for last four quarters. The next Corral is scheduled Mar. 1.

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.

Mustang Valley Village demolition

Fences have gone up around the Mustang Valley Village housing area during building demolition, and there will be ongoing road closures in and around the area. Demolition of Mustang Valley Village is expected to be completed by the end of the month. The Mustang Valley Indoor Pool will remain open, but the village playground will be inaccessible until building demolition is complete. For more information and future updates, watch the Commander's Channel.