AmericaFest 2011

The lead singer of Kluso, a local band here in Okinawa, sings for military and family members during Kadena’s AmericaFest, Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1. AmericaFest was a family event where military and family members got a chance to see Kadena’s aircraft and celebrate Independence Day with entertainment and a variety of carnival like foods. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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Carnival games were abundant at Kadena’s America Fest, Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1. AmericaFest featured live performances, vendors with squadron swag and delicious food ranging from soft pretzels to jerk chicken. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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A vendor makes giant bundles of cotton candy to sell during Kadena’s AmericaFest, Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1. AmericaFest was a celebration of our Independence Day but It was not celebrated alone. Japanese citizens were also invited to partake in the fun the event provided. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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Staff Sgt. Thomas McAfee, 353 Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, rings a bell loudly to attract customers to his squadron’s booth at Kadena’s AmericaFest, Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1. The 353rd was selling a variety of barbequed products that were promised to put you in a “meat coma”. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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A member of the performance group Shi-Shi dogs performs historical Okinawan dance during Kadena’s America Fest, Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1. AmericaFestis a chance to celebrate Independence Day and share the celebration with our Japanese counterparts Food, games and musical entertainment were provided. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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A drummer from the performance group Shi-Shi dogs, performs the musical aspect of a local dance routine during Kadena’s AmericaFest, Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1. AmericaFest is a two day event to celebrate not only the fourth of July but to share the celebration with our local Japanese counterparts. The rock group 12-Stones and country-pop singer Jessie James came from America to perform for the event along with other local bands and performance groups. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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The Shi-Shi Dogs perform live at Kadena’s America Fest, Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1. The Shi-Shi Dogs performed historical Okinawan dance. AmericaFest is a chance to celebrate Independence Day and share the celebration with our Japanese counterparts. Food, games and musical entertainment were also provided. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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The base player for the local group, Storm Watch, rocks out during the bands performance at Kadena’s AmericaFest on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1. AmericaFest is a chance to celebrate Independence Day and share the celebration with our Japanese counterparts. Food, games and musical entertainment were also provided. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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Sean Solecki, son of Master Sgt. Sara Solecki, 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadron first sergeant, checks out the cockpit of a 33rd RQS HH-60 helicopter July 1 during AmericaFest at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AmericaFest took place on the Kadena flight line July 1 and 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amanda Savannah)

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Young AmericaFest participants ride a children's train in the Kiddieland July 1 during AmericaFest at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AmericaFest took place on the Kadena flight line July 1 and 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amanda Savannah)

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Young AmericaFest participants listen to the band Kluso play July 1 during AmericaFest at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AmericaFest took place on the Kadena flight line July 1 and 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amanda Savannah)

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Caleb Gordon, son of Megan and Army Staff Sgt. Archie Gadson, 87th Quarter Master Detachment parachute rigger, tries to upright a beverage bottle July 1 during AmericaFest at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AmericaFest took place on the Kadena flight line July 1 and 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amanda Savannah)

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Master Sgt. Anthony Bertschy, 18th Communications Squadron first sergeant, purchases a snow cone from Airman 1st Class Benjamin Quade, 18th CS cyber transport technician, at the squadron's booth July 1 during AmericaFest at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AmericaFest took place on the Kadena flight line July 1 and 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amanda Savannah)

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Capt. Nick Edwards, 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot from Misawa Air Base, Japan, talks with AmericaFest participants July 1 during AmericaFest at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AmericaFest took place on the Kadena flight line July 1 and 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amanda Savannah)

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Marine Capt. Douglas Shores, Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 FA-18D pilot from Iwakuni, Japan, talks to AmericaFest participants July 1 during AmericaFest at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AmericaFest took place on the Kadena flight line July 1 and 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amanda Savannah)

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Staff Sgt. Rolando Clavell, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron electrician, and his wife, Diana, check out the Army Patriot July 1 during AmericaFest at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AmericaFest took place on the Kadena flight line July 1 and 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amanda Savannah)

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AmericaFest participants interact with Japan Air Self Defense Force UH-60J pilots from Naha, Japan, July 1 during AmericaFest at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AmericaFest took place on the Kadena flight line July 1 and 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amanda Savannah)

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AmericaFest 2011 Kicks off at Kadena

Published July 1, 2011