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  • Carrying on the torch

    Mio Yabiku, Kadena Special Olympics athlete, competes in the standing long jump event during the Kadena Special Olymics Nov. 5, 2016 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Thousands of spectators from Japan and the U.S. came out to support approximately 1300 athletes and artists participating in the 17th annual

  • KSO 2016 kicks off

    Brave Buddy volunteers wait for the arrival of athletes during the 2016 Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Thousands of volunteers from various military bases and Okinawan community organizations gathered with the united goal of fostering friendships and building

  • Brave Buddies

    Sou Miyagi, Kadena Special Olympics athlete, races other athletes in the wheelchair dash Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities and the 17th annual KSO transforms the lives of nearly 900

  • Unhinged

    A construction worker welds a hangar door that is being replaced Nov. 1, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. In an environment where the air is humid and salty, rust plays a factor in every day maintenance so extra work helps ensure buildings are functional and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Patrolling the Pacific

    The 44th Fighter squadron returned sharpening their skills in Exercises Cope Taufan, Valiant Shield, Century Aloha, Distant Frontier and Red Flag-Alaska.

  • Ready to fight fires

    An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Oshkosh Striker 6x6 sits ready for service on the flightline Oct. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Strikers are an invaluable asset to fire departments across the Air Force, with their immense firefighting power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M.

  • Get the Ball Rolling

    More than 100 volunteers from U.S. military bases and surrounding communities on Okinawa hosted the 12th annual Kadena Special Olympics bowling tournament at the Enagic Bowl center at American Village last week.Special needs individuals from schools around the island smiled, giggled, laughed and

  • Community shares Halloween together

    Volunteers stationed on Kadena Air Base, Japan, patrol the streets during Halloween, Oct. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base. The Pumpkin Patrol, a volunteer group, ensures trick or treaters remain safe during Halloween. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

  • The Munitions that Bind us

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ivan Tamez, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron aircraft services specialist, unloads a Japanese Air Self Defense Force C-130 Globemaster taking part in Exercise Keen Sword Oct. 30, 2016, on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Keen Sword is a multi-phase exercise which

  • Bombs Away!

    A Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130 flew to Kadena Air Base Oct. 30, 2016, as part of the ongoing exercise Keen Sword. This bilateral exercise, which will run until Jan. 29, involves U.S. military and JSDF personnel and is designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of U.S. forces

  • One Team One Fight

    Several Joint Public Epidemiological Action Center for Health members met with University of the Ryukyus professors and Okinawa Prefectural Government representatives at U.S. Naval Hospital Department of Preventive Medicine, Camp Foster, Japan, Oct. 13, 2016.Fourteen different military units across

  • One little thing

    This is a story about how Gregory Smith noticed an odd Facebook post, and left a brief comment.