Flamenco Dancers put on a show at the Okinawa International Carnival Nov. 22, 2008 near Kadena Air Base. The Okinawa International Carnival is held every year with events from car shows and dancing, to a giant rope for tug-of-war. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amanda Grabiec)
Japanese locals pull together two ropes from the east and the west side for a giant rope for tug-of-war at the Okinawa International Carnival Nov. 22, 2008 near Kadena Air Base. The Okinawa International Carnival is held every year with events from car shows and dancing, to a giant rope for tug-of-war. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amanda Grabiec)
Brig. Gen. Brett Williams, 18th Wing commander, participates in the famous tug-of-war at the Okinawa International Carnival Nov. 22, 2008 near Kadena Air Base. The Okinawa International Carnival is held every year with events from car shows and dancing, to a giant rope for tug-of-war.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amanda Grabiec)
Performers take a break to play during the Okinawa International Carnival held in Okinawa City, Japan Nov. 22, 2008. The carnival included a parade featuring dances and acts from different cultures in celebration of the city's diversity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chad Warren)
The Kadena High School Marching Band performs during the Okinawa International Carnival held in Okinawa City, Japan Nov. 22, 2008. The carnival included a parade featuring dances and acts from different cultures in celebration of the city's diversity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chad Warren)
A vendor sells balloons during the Okinawa International Carnival held in Okinawa City, Japan Nov. 22, 2008. The carnival included a parade featuring dances and acts from different cultures in celebration of the city's diversity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chad Warren)
Traditional dancers perform during the Okinawa International Carnival held in Okinawa City, Japan Nov. 22, 2008. The carnival included a parade featuring dances and acts from different cultures in celebration of the city's diversity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chad Warren)