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Kadena Special Olympics

U.S. Air Force fire trucks welcome Kadena Special Olympics athletes with a water-arch, Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5. This year marks the 12th annual KSO, a sporting event dedicated to enriching the lives of special-needs individuals while strengthening U.S.-Okinawa relationships.(U.S. Army photo/Chip Steitz/released)

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Kadena Special Olympics

The Kadena Air Base Honor Guard presents the colors during the opening ceremony of the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2011. This year marks the 12th Annual KSO, a sporting event dedicated to enriching the lives of special-needs individuals while strengthening U.S. - Okinawa relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers/released)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Matt Molloy, 18th Wing commander, gives opening remarks at the start of the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2011. More than 440 special-needs artists from around Okinawa hosted an art exhibit throughout the day during the 12th Annual KSO. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers/released)

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Amelia Earhart Intermediate School cheerleaders hold signs in support of Kadena Special Olympics athletes on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2011. The KSO is a one-day sporting and entertainment event with more than 870 special needs athletes and artists participating in a day of competition, music and special recognition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers/released)

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Ronald McDonald brightens up a rainy day with a smile during Kadena Special Olympics, Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2011. KSO began in 2000 with approximately 400 athletes and 600 volunteers as an 18th Wing community goodwill initiative to strengthen U.S. - Okinawa relationships. Eleven years later, the event has doubled in size and participation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers/released)

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Japanese athletes and their helpers run the 30m dash during the Kadena Special Olympics, Nov. 5, 2011 on Kadena Air Base, Japan. This year marks the 12th annual KSO, a sporting event dedicated to enriching the lives of special-needs individuals while strengthening U.S.-Okinawa relationships.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel/released)

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Kadena Special Olympics

Japanese athletes and their helpers run the 30m dash during the Kadena Special Olympics, Nov. 5, 2011 on Kadena Air Base, Japan. This year marks the 12th annual KSO, a sporting event dedicated to enriching the lives of special-needs individuals while strengthening U.S.-Okinawa relationships.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel/released)

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Japanese athletes and their helpers run the 30m dash during the Kadena Special Olympics, Nov. 5, 2011, Kadena Air Base, Japan. This year marks the 12th annual KSO, a sporting event dedicated to enriching the lives of special-needs individuals while strengthening U.S.-Okinawa relationships.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel/released)

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Kadena Special Olympics

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Burt Field, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and Brig. Gen. Matthew Malloy, 18th Wing commander, award medals to winners of the 30m dash event during the Kadena Special Olympics, Nov. 5 2011, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. This year marks the 12th annual KSO, a sporting event dedicated to enriching the lives of special-needs individuals while strengthening U.S.-Okinawa relationships.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel/released)

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Kadena Special Olympics

Published Nov. 5, 2011