Makino Katsushi and his son, Kaito, 9, get an up-close look at equipment used by the 320th Special Tactics Squadron during Kadena Air Base’s AmericaFest open house July 5, 2008. AmericaFest featured two dozen aircraft static displays, live entertainment, activities for children, and a nightly fireworks show. The two-day event, which was designed to strengthen relations with the base’s Okinawan neighbors, drew nearly 66,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)