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Thousands of spectators watch teams compete during the 45th Annual Naha Dragon Boat Race May 5, 2019, at Naha Port, Japan. The Naha Dragon Boat Race is the largest dragon boat race on Okinawa with more than 50 competing teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)

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The Kadena Shoguns Men’s Dragon Boat Team race at the 45th Annual Naha Dragon Boat Race May 5, 2019 at Naha Port, Japan. As they race, the team rows in sync, which helps propel the boat faster through the water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)

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The Kadena Shoguns Women’s Dragon Boat Team digs deep while competing in the Naha Dragon Boat Races at Naha Port, Japan, May 5, 2019. The dragon boat teams, composed of 32 rowers, row fiberglass boats painted to resemble mythical seafaring dragons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)

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The Kadena Shogun women's dragon boat racing team huddles before their heat during the Naha Dragon Boat Race at Naha Port, Japan, May 5, 2019. Local community members, businesses and military members form teams each year to compete and build camaraderie during the largest dragon boat race on the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)

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The Kadena Shoguns Women’s Dragon Boat Team digs deep while competing in the Naha Dragon Boat Races at Naha Port, Japan, May 5, 2019. The Kadena Shoguns Dragon Boat Teams compete annually in the Naha Dragon Boat Race to embrace and experience local customs and culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)

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The Kadena Shoguns Men’s Dragon Boat Team prepare to race at the 45th Annual Naha Dragon Boat Race May 5, 2019 at Naha Port, Japan. Local community members, businesses and military members form teams each year to compete and build camaraderie during the largest dragon boat race on the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)

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Okinawan dragon boat teams compete at the Naha Dragon Boat Race May 5, 2019, at Naha Port, Japan. Local community members, businesses and military members form teams each year to compete and build camaraderie during the largest dragon boat race on the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)

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Kadena Shoguns compete in Naha Dragon Boat Races

Published May 8, 2019
By Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Thousands of spectators watch teams compete during the 45th Annual Naha Dragon Boat Race May 5, 2019, at Naha Port, Japan. The Naha Dragon Boat Race is the largest dragon boat race on Okinawa with more than 50 competing teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)

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