Volunteers help in preparation for the KSO

Local volunteers make t-shirt packages at the Schilling Community Center for the Kadena Special Olympics' athletes to help prepare for the KSO on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2012. More than 1,300 t-shirts packages are were made for the athletes; each package includes a t-shirt, number tag and a description of events of the KSO. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justin Veazie)

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KSO Torch Run raises awarness

Law enforcement Airmen, Marines, Sailors and Soldiers run together for the annual Special Olympics Torch Run on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 3, 2012. The torch run began in 1981 when law enforcement officers in Wichita, Kan. saw the need to raise funds for Special Olympics. The 13th Annual Kadena Special Olympics is scheduled for Nov. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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KSO Torch Run raises awarness

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Sam Klueber and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Thomas Trujillo, both law enforcement personnel carry the torch and Special Olympics flag during the annual Special Olympics Torch Run on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 3, 2012. The run was to commemorate the 13th Annual Kadena Special Olympics Games that is scheduled for Nov. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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KSO Torch Run raises awarness

U.S. Air Force Col. Brian McDaniel, 18th Wing vice commander, attaches a streamer to the Air Force guide-on after law enforcement Airmen, Marines, Sailors and Soldiers ran together for the annual Special Olympics Torch Run on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 3, 2012. The torch run began in 1981 when law enforcement officers in Wichita, Kan. saw the need to raise funds for Special Olympics. The 13th Annual Kadena Special Olympics is scheduled for Nov. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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18th SFS raises money for KSO

U.S. Navy Seaman Jordan Branch master at arms 3rd class, participates in a Tip-A-Cop event to help raise funds for the Kadena Special Olympics by helping the the employee's workload at Chili's on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2012. The KSO began in 2000 with approximately 400 athletes and 600 volunteers as an 18th Wing community goodwill initiative to strengthen U.S. - Okinawa relationships.. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justin Veazie)

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KSO Art Auction sells

Alfred Magleby, consul general, speaks with Sayaka Kawatake, 18th Wing Public Affairs community relations specialist, about different pieces of the artwork that were displayed at the Kadena Special Olympics Art Auction on Okinawa, Japan, Nov.2, 2012. The KSO is a one-day sporting and entertainment event with more than 870 special needs athletes and artists participating in competitions, music events and special recognition ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justin Veazie)

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KSO Art Auction sells

Pieces of artwork up for aution are put on display during the Kadena Special Olympics Art Auction in Okinawa, Japan, Nov.2, 2012. The pieces of art were donated by athletes participating in the KSO and all proceeds goes directly towards the upcomming KSO, Nov. 17th. The KSO began in 2000 with approximately 400 athletes and 600 volunteers as an 18th Wing community goodwill initiative to strengthen U.S.-Okinawa relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justin Veazie)

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KSO Torch Run raises awarness

Law enforcement Airmen, Marines, Sailors and Soldiers run together for the annual Special Olympics Torch Run on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 3, 2012. The run was to commemorate the 13th Annual Kadena Special Olympics Games that is scheduled for Nov. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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Volunteers help in preparation for the KSO

During the t-shirt packaging, participants put the completed packages into a box during the preparation for the Kadena Special Olympics at the Schilling Community Center on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2012. This is the 13th 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 Justin Veazie)

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Volunteers help prepare for KSO

Makiko Miyara, 18th Wing Public Affairs community relations specialist, talks to the participants during the preparation for the Kadena Special Olympics at the Schilling Community Center on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2012. More than 1,300 t-shirt packages are were made for the athletes; each package includes a t-shirt, number tag and a description of events of the KSO. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justin Veazie)

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Running for a cause

Runners participate in a Kadena Special Olympics 24-hour run on Kadena Air Base, Nov. 7, 2012. The run was put on in order to raise awareness for the 13th annual KSO which is scheduled for Nov. 17. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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Running for a cause

Runners from all branches of service participate in a Kadena Special Olympics 24-hour run on Kadena Air Base, Nov. 7, 2012. The KSO began in 2000 with approximately 400 athletes and 600 volunteers as an 18th Wing community goodwill initiative to strengthen U.S. - Okinawa relationships. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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Running for a cause

Runners participate in a Kadena Special Olympics 24-hour run on Kadena Air Base, Nov. 7, 2012. The run was put on in order to raise awareness for the 13th annual KSO which is scheduled for Nov. 17. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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Okinawa, Team Kadena prepare for KSO

Published Nov. 5, 2012

Volunteers help in preparation for the KSO

KSO Torch Run raises awarness

KSO Torch Run raises awarness

KSO Torch Run raises awarness

18th SFS raises money for KSO

KSO Art Auction sells

KSO Art Auction sells

KSO Torch Run raises awarness

Volunteers help in preparation for the KSO

Volunteers help prepare for KSO

Running for a cause

Running for a cause

Running for a cause