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Kadena Special Olympics opening ceremony welcomes athletes

Event participants release balloons into the air to signal the start of the Kadena Special Olympics main event Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The goal of KSO is to break down social barriers and create an environment of understanding and acceptance among U.S. and Japanese citizens living together on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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Kadena Special Olympics opening ceremony welcomes athletes

Brave Buddy volunteers wait for the arrival of athletes during the 2016 Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Thousands of volunteers from various military bases and Okinawan community organizations gathered with the united goal of fostering friendships and building everlasting memories with special needs athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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Kadena Special Olympics opening ceremony welcomes athletes

Eiko, a Kadena Special Olympics athlete, receives greetings and cheers from event volunteers during the athlete arrival event Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Approximately 1,000 American volunteers paired up with more than 500 local interpreters to support KSO athletes who ranged from six to 95 years of age. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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Kadena Special Olympics opening ceremony welcomes athletes

Special-needs athletes and family members walk through a cheering crowd during the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Before events began, athletes paired with Brave Buddies who are U.S. service members who volunteered to help and encourage special-needs athletes as they participated in different events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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Kadena Special Olympics opening ceremony welcomes athletes

Kadena Special Olympics athletes gather at the greeting area to pair up with Brave Buddies Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Brave Buddies, who are U.S. volunteers, supported and assisted each athlete’s needs throughout various sporting events and entertainment activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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Kadena Special Olympics opening ceremony welcomes athletes

Hinata, a special-needs athlete, receives a balloon from KSO volunteers during the Kadena Special Olympics athlete arrival Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. KSO was established in 1999 by the 18th Wing commander Gen. John R. Baker as an avenue to build relations with the local communities and government representatives while providing a meaningful activity for the special needs children and adults. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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67th AMU maintainers keep F-15s flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carl Petmecky and Senior Airman Alexander Reyes, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, secure tools and equipment during a shift change Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Petmecky and Reyes performed maintenance on an F-15 Eagle undergoing an engine swap. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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67th AMU maintainers keep F-15s flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carl Petmecky and Senior Airman Alexander Reyes, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, push their tool cart off the flightline during a shift change Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Petmecky and Reyes performed maintenance on an F-15 Eagle, an operation that utilizes 24-hour manning to ensure constant mission readiness should the call of duty arise to defend Okinawa and other U.S. interests in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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67th AMU maintainers keep F-15s flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Andre Douglas and Korey Joseph, both 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, perform an inspection on an F-15 Eagle M-61A1 cannon Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Douglas and Joseph ensure the gun system stays operational as part of a 30-day maintenance schedule. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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67th AMU maintainers keep F-15s flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Andre Douglas and Korey Joseph, both 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Glenn Cihak, 67th AMU weapons load team chief, perform maintenance on an F-15 Eagle M-61A1 cannon Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Cihak and his team ensure the gun remains operational by inspecting every component of the gun system every 30 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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67th AMU maintainers keep F-15s flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Andre Douglas and Korey Joseph, both 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Glenn Cihak, 67th AMU weapons load team chief, perform an inspection on an F-15 Eagle M-61A1 cannon Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 67th AMU maintainers work around the clock to ensure Kadena’s F-15s remain mission ready to defend and support U.S. and coalition partners’ interests throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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USFJ leaders visit Kadena AB, strengthen bilateral collaboration

Japan Marine Self-Defense Force Captain Tetsuro Sato and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jason Kidder, both U.S. Forces Japan/J3 deputy directors of operations, tour the flightline with members of the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, 17th Special Operations Squadron, and 1st Special Operations Squadron during a semi-annual joint site visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan Oct. 19, 2016. Japanese and U.S. allies strengthen bilateral collaboration by familiarizing themselves with Kadena operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo story by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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