Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joanna Ho, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Mental Health flight commander, gives a speech at the Parade of Asian American and Pacific Islander Nations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2023. Ho’s speech included stories, experiences and perspectives on being Asian-American in the U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)

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Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPIH) community members lead the Parade of AAPI Nations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2023. Kadena’s AAPIH committee held the parade to raise awareness, appreciation, and respect for the diversity of Asian service members who make up a significant portion of all military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)

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Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPIH) committee volunteers set up decorations for the Parade of AAPI Nations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2023. Kadena’s AAPIH committee held the parade to raise awareness, appreciation, and respect for the diversity of Asian service members who make up a significant portion of all military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)

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Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

Members and volunteers from Kadena’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage community pose for a photo at the Parade of AAPI Nations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2023. Over 300 service members and civilians make up the AAPI community at Kadena. The community held the parade to raise awareness, appreciation, and respect for the diversity of Asian service members who make up a significant portion of all military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)

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Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

Members of Oki Nesian perform at the Parade of Asian American and Pacific Islander Nations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2023. The parade featured local committees and cultural performance groups representing a large range of AAPI backgrounds, including Samoa, Tonga and Tahiti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)

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Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

Members of Oki Nesian pose backstage at the Parade of Asian American and Pacific Islander Nations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2023. The parade featured local committees and cultural performance groups representing a large range of AAPI backgrounds, including Samoa, Tonga and Tahiti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)

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Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPIH) community members represent Guam during the Parade of AAPI Nations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2023. The AAPI committee dedicated the performance to Guam in the wake of super typhoon Mara causing significant damage to the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)

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Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

Members of Royal Typhoon Karate, Okinawa, perform at the Parade of Asian American and Pacific Islander Nations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2023. The Parade featured performances representing multiple AAPI backgrounds including Japan, Guam, Hawaii, the Republic of the Philippines, the Independent State of Samoa, New Zealand, Tonga and Tahiti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman

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Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

The Firebird Drummers group performs at the Parade of Asian American and Pacific Islander Nations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2023. The Parade featured performances representing multiple AAPI backgrounds including Japan, Guam, Hawaii, the Republic of the Philippines, the Independent State of Samoa, New Zealand, Tonga and Tahiti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)

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Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

The Firebird Drummers group performs at the Parade of Asian American and Pacific Islander Nations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2023. The Parade featured performances representing multiple AAPI backgrounds including Japan, Guam, Hawaii, the Republic of the Philippines, the Independent State of Samoa, New Zealand, Tonga and Tahiti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)

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Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAPI Nations

Published May 30, 2023
By Senior Airman Gary Hilton

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Maj. Joanna Ho, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Mental Health flight commander, gives a speech at the Parade of Asian American and Pacific Islander Nations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2023. Ho’s speech included stories, experiences and perspectives on being Asian-American in the U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)

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Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

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Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAIP Nations

Kadena AAPIH hosts parade of AAPI Nations