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Kadena Special Olympics opening ceremony welcomes athletes

Tomoki, a special-needs athlete, holds up his school sign for a parade formation during the Kadena Special Olympics opening ceremony Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KSO breaks down social barriers and creates an environment of understanding and acceptance for the members of the combined community with physical and intellectual disabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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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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U.S. service members, Okinawans host annual KSO bowling tournament

An Okinawan boy watches as event participants set up for a roll during the 12th annual Kadena Special Olympics bowling competition Oct. 1, 2016, at Enagic Bowl, Okinawa, Japan. The bowling competition marked the first of several key KSO events that give U.S. and Okinawan families with special needs members the opportunity to spend time with each other in sports and art competitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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U.S. service members, Okinawans host annual KSO bowling tournament

Families from U.S. and Okinawan communities participate in the 12th annual Kadena Special Olympics bowling competition Oct. 1, 2016, at Enagic Bowl, Okinawa, Japan. Kadena leaders established the KSO to give special needs family members opportunities to spend time together in fun and competitive events including art, bowling, golf, basketball, wheelchair races and running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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U.S. service members, Okinawans host annual KSO bowling tournament

Okinawan sports participants celebrate with Kadena leaders during the 12th annual Kadena Special Olympics bowling competition Oct. 1, 2016, at Enagic Bowl, Okinawa, Japan. American service members and families on Okinawa hosted the event as one of several KSO engagements that build relationships among people on the island and also raise awareness about special needs individuals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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U.S. service members, Okinawans host annual KSO bowling tournament

Sports participant, Hayato, receives a greeting from Team Kadena event volunteers during the 12th annual Kadena Special Olympics bowling competition Oct. 1, 2016, at Enagic Bowl, Okinawa, Japan. The bowling competition is one of three key events during the KSO. The other two events feature an art exhibit and game day featuring various sporting competitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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U.S. service members, Okinawans host annual KSO bowling tournament

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Witzig, event volunteer assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, high-fives Misono, sports participant, during the 12th annual Kadena Special Olympics bowling competition Oct. 1, 2016, at Enagic Bowl, Okinawa, Japan. The bowling event is part of a multi-day KSO for special needs family members of both U.S. service members and Okinawans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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U.S. service members, Okinawans host annual KSO bowling tournament

American volunteers assist Okinawan children and families during the 12th annual Kadena Special Olympics bowling competition Oct. 1, 2016, at Enagic Bowl, Okinawa, Japan. More than 100 volunteers from military bases and surrounding communities hosted the community event to build mutual friendships between U.S. and Japanese residents on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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U.S. service members, Okinawans host annual KSO bowling tournament

Yu, sports participant, winds up to throw a ball during the 12th annual Kadena Special Olympics bowling competition Oct. 1, 2016, at Enagic Bowl, Okinawa, Japan. The bowling event was one of several events during the KSO helping U.S. service members and families reach out to surrounding communities and embrace special needs athletes and artists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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U.S. service members, Okinawans host annual KSO bowling tournament

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devin Credit, event volunteer assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, attaches an identification tag to sports participant Hayato’s shirt during the 12th annual Kadena Special Olympics bowling competition Oct. 1, 2016, at Enagic Bowl, Okinawa, Japan. Credit and other members of Team Kadena ran the bowling event to honor and celebrate special needs individuals such as Hayato. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Open house, open partnership

Members of the Kadena Police Station and the Okinawa Police Station observe oleoresin capsicum spray training conducted by the 18th Security Forces Squadron Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Local police officers had the opportunity to observe the operations of the 18th SFS during an open house event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Open house, open partnership

Members of the Kadena Police Station, Okinawa Police Station and Kadena’s 18th Security Forces Squadron stand in front of an F-15 Eagle Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th SFS hosted an open house event for local police officers. Part of this event included an opportunity to look at Kadena’s assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Open house, open partnership

Yoshimitsu Matsusaki, Kadena Police Station chief, performs a martial arts demonstration for 18th Security Forces Squadron members Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Local police officers were invited to Kadena as part of the 18th SFS open house event. One segment of the event involved the local police officers showing 18th SFS members tactics they use in their daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Open house, open partnership

Senior Airman Trent Jones, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, practices control techniques with Nakachi Shogo, Okinawa City Police Department first criminal division member, Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Police officers from local police departments were invited onto Kadena to see the operations of the 18th SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Open house, open partnership

Lt. Col. Sarah Babbitt, 18th Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks to local police officers Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 50 police officers from the local community were invited onto Kadena to tour the base and security forces’ facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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