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13th annual KSO kicks off with opening ceremony

Yoshiko Yonamine, Kadena Special Olympics participant, is welcomed during the opening ceremonies of the 13th annual KSO on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2012. More than 5,000 people attended KSO festivities including nearly 1,000 American volunteers and 500 local national interpreters, along with senior officials from the Government of Japan, Okinawa Prefectural Government, local communities and the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Laszlo Babocsi)
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13th annual KSO kicks off with opening ceremony

Tatsuyuki Higa, the torch runner of the 13th annual Kadena Special Olympics, lights the KSO torch during the opening ceremonies on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2012. The Kadena Special Olympics is a one-day sporting and entertainment event with about 1,500 special needs athletes and artists participating in a day of competition, music and special recognition. Some of the events featured this year include: running events, wheelchair events, tennis, basketball, floor hockey demonstration, and many other track and field events. An art exhibit showcasing the artwork of 520 special-needs artists was open for viewing at the Risner Gym throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Laszlo Babocsi)
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Kadena Special Olympics hosts bowling tournament

A bowling ball rolled by an athlete knocks over pins during the Kadena Special Olympics Bowling event at Mihama, Okinawa, Nov. 10, 2012. The KSO will be held on Kadena Nov. 17 with more than 300 athletes, volunteers and interpreters expected to attend. This event was one of many events leading up to the 13th annual KSO. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Justin Veazie)
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Kadena Special Olympics hosts bowling tournament

Col. Charles McDaniel, 18th Wing vice commander, helps his daughter Marlee McDaniel bowl during the Kadena Special Olympics Bowling event in Mihama, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 10, 2012. The event, attended by more than 300 athletes, volunteers and interpreters, was one of many events leading up to the 13th annual Kadena Special Olympics, which will be held at Kadena Air Baseon Nov. 17, 2012. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Justin Veazie)
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Kadena Special Olympics hosts bowling tournament

Volunteers from the 18th Wing congratulate an athlete at the Kadena Special Olympics Bowling event in Mihama, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 10, 2012. The KSO will be held on Kadena Nov. 17 with more than 300 athletes, volunteers and interpreters expected to attend. This event was one of many events leading up to the 13th annual KSO. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Justin Veazie)
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Kadena Special Olympics hosts bowling tournament

Athletes, family members and volunteers bowl during the Kadena Special Olympics Bowling event in Mihama, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 10, 2012. The KSO will be held on Kadena Nov. 17 with more than 300 athletes, volunteers and interpreters expected to attend. This event was one of many events leading up to the 13th annual KSO. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Justin Veazie)
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Service members across Okinawa observe Veterans Day

Don Allen, Okinawa American Legion commander, Dennis Provencher, Okinawa Veterans of Foreign Wars commander, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Matt Molloy, 18th Wing commander, place a hand on the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Wreath as it is walked to the base of the flagpoles during the Veterans Day ceremony at the 18th Wing headquarters building on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2012. During the ceremony, members from each branch of service on Okinawa came together to recognize the sacrifices made by all U.S. veterans, past and present. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)
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Service members across Okinawa observe Veterans Day

Members of the Kadena Honor Guard and Junior ROTC salute the NATO, American and Japanese flags after reveille is played during the Veterans Day ceremony at the 18th Wing headquarters building on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2012. Following the raising of the flag and the Japanese and American national anthems, a representative from each service recited their branch's creed and guest speakers shared their experiences with the crowd. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)
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Service members across Okinawa observe Veterans Day

Members of the Kadena Honor guard prepare to raise the American flag as reveille sounds during the Veterans Day ceremony at the 18th Wing headquarters building on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2012. After the raising of the flag and the Japanese and American national anthems, a representative from each service recited their branch's creed and guest speakers shared their experiences with the crowd. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)
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Service members across Okinawa observe Veterans Day

Pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron salute the American flag after handing it off to a member of the Kadena Honor Guard during the Veterans Day ceremony at the 18th Wing headquarters building on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2012. During the ceremony, members from each branch of service on Okinawa came together to recognize the sacrifices made by all U.S. veterans, past and present. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)
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Service members across Okinawa observe Veterans Day

Pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron rappel from a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk to present the American flag during the Veterans Day ceremony at the 18th Wing headquarters building on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2012. President Woodrow Wilson first commemorated Nov. 11 as Armistice Day in 1919 to honor the veterans of World War I. The day was later changed to Veterans Day in 1954 by President Dwight Eisenhower to honor all veterans from all U.S. conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)
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Service members across Okinawa observe Veterans Day

Members of the Kadena Honor Guard and Junior ROTC await the arrival of the American flag during the Veterans Day ceremony at the 18th Wing headquarters building on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2012. Veterans Day is a day dedicated to the men and women who have served and are currently serving around the world for the freedoms and liberties of all American citizens. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)
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Iron Chef vsits Kadena

Japanese Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto signs an apron with the help of his sous-chef after a sushi and sashimi demonstration at the Rocker NCO Club on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2012. Chef Morimoto signed photos, books, aprons and cutting boards Nov. 1 at Kadena’s Exchange among other events the Chef attended. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)
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Iron Chef vsits Kadena

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto measures ingredients for a spicy sauce to be added to a shrimp tempura dish at the Emry Bowling Lanes on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2012. Two shrimp dishes were added to the bowling lane menu by the chef; one of the dishes was a spicy mustard shrimp tempura dish. Morimoto came to Kadena to meet with Airmen and their families, give sushi and sashimi demonstrations and judge Kadena?s cooking competition, held Nov. 3. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)
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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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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

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

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

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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Team Kadena receives free toys

Kadena Airmen and volunteers pass out toys to children during the Play Comforts Toy Giveaway at the Kadena Teen Center on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2012. Play Comforts Toy Giveaway is an international event and it was the first year that Kadena was selected. Play Comforts, The Toy Industry Foundation and the Boys & Girls Club of America gave away 1,900 toys to children of military member and families who were stationed at Kadena.
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