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U.S. Airmen strengthen friendships with Japanese students

Kadena Language Institute students pose with U.S. Air Force volunteers from the 18th Wing and 4th Fighter Wing for a group photo after a culture exchange event at Kadena Rotary Plaza, Japan, July 21, 2023. Thirteen volunteers participated with the institute to learn about Japanese summer celebrations while also conversing with KLI students in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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U.S. Airmen strengthen friendships with Japanese students

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Wang Roose, 18th Comptroller Squadron commander's support staff noncommissioned officer in charge, plays a fishing game during a culture exchange event at Kadena Rotary Plaza, Japan, July 21, 2023. The culture exchange event was divided into three sections which included participating in Japanese summer festival games, learning kanji and conversing with students in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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U.S. Airmen strengthen friendships with Japanese students

Kadena Language Institute students celebrate with U.S. Air Force volunteers from the 4th Component Maintenance Squadron after correctly matching a kanji character and picture during a culture exchange event at Kadena Rotary Plaza, Japan, July 21, 2023. During the event, U.S. Air Force volunteers and KLI students increased friendship ties by exchanging their culture and language. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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U.S. Airmen strengthen friendships with Japanese students

Kadena Language Institute students teach kanji to U.S. Air Force volunteers from the 4th Component Maintenance Squadron during a culture exchange event at Kadena Rotary Plaza, Japan, July 21, 2023. The culture exchange event was divided into three sections which included participating in Japanese summer festival games, learning kanji and conversing with students in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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U.S. Airmen strengthen friendships with Japanese students

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Capayas, 4th Component Maintenance Squadron avionics journeyman, matches kanji characters with pictures during a culture exchange event at Kadena Rotary Plaza, Japan, July 21, 2023. During the event, U.S. Air Force volunteers and KLI students increased friendship ties by exchanging their culture and language. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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U.S. Airmen strengthen friendships with Japanese students

Kadena Language Institute students teach Japanese summer festival games to U.S. Air Force volunteers from the 18th Wing during a culture exchange event at Kadena Rotary Plaza, Japan, July 21, 2023. The event was designed to help the local students improve their English skills in various situations and also aimed to deepen friendships and mutual understanding between the students and military volunteers through language, culture and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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Kadena Special Olympics — breaking down barriers

Kota, a Kadena Special Olympics athlete, receives greetings and cheers from event volunteers during the athlete arrival event Nov. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KSO is a one-day sporting, art and entertainment event with more than 880 athletes and artists participating in a day of competition, music and special recognition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Kadena Special Olympics — breaking down barriers

Special-needs athletes and family members walk through a cheering crowd during the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KSO is sponsored by the Friends of Kadena Special Olympics in partnership with the 18th Wing, Okinawa Prefectural Government, Okinawa City, Kadena Town, Chatan Town and all U.S. military services on island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Tigers in Kadena Town: 909th AMU Airmen volunteer with Kadena Ryoku Ju Kai

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marcus Lollis, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit integrated flight control systems journeyman, helps dispose of landscaping debris from a volunteer event at Yara Elementary School March 5, 2017, at Kadena Town, Japan. Airmen from the 909th AMU volunteer often in Kadena Town to give back to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Tigers in Kadena Town: 909th AMU Airmen volunteer with Kadena Ryoku Ju Kai

U.S. Air Force Airman Ryan Crean, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion apprentice, rakes leaves during a volunteer event at Yara Elementary School March 5, 2017, at Kadena Town, Japan. Airmen from the 909th AMU volunteer often in Kadena Town to be a part of the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Tigers in Kadena Town: 909th AMU Airmen volunteer with Kadena Ryoku Ju Kai

Airmen from the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dispose of leaves during a volunteer event at Yara Elementary School March 5, 2017, at Kadena Town, Japan. Airmen from the 909th AMU volunteer in Kadena Town to better their selves and build community relations with local Okinawans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Tigers in Kadena Town: 909th AMU Airmen volunteer with Kadena Ryoku Ju Kai

U.S. Air Force Airman Hunter Menke and Airman 1st Class Viviana Faz, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit apprentices, volunteer with the Kadena Ryoku Ju Kai to trim Yara Elementary School’s trees March 5, 2017, at Kadena Town, Japan. The Kadena Ryoku Ju Kai is an Okinawan government volunteer group that landscapes around Kadena Town. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Tigers in Kadena Town: 909th AMU Airmen volunteer with Kadena Ryoku Ju Kai

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Rivas, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit specialist section chief, landscapes the leaves of a tree branch at Yara Elementary School for a volunteer event, March 5, 2017, at Kadena Town, Japan. Airmen from the 909th AMU volunteer almost every third Sunday of the month with the Kadena Ryoku Ju Kai to landscape Kadena Town. The group landscapes schools, police stations, and street roads in Kadena Town. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/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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