Ty Murdock, Kadena 10th grade High School student, runs a 30-meter dash during the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2013. Murdock will be competing again this year in the KSO, making this his 12th consecutive year. He enjoys the applause and cheering from the crowd when he races and the competition. (Courtesy photo by Gordon Murdock)