Soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines raise the flags at Kadena’s Veteran’s Day observation ceremony November 11. Veteran’s Day, formerly “Armistice Day”, was first observed November 11, 1919, one year after fi More
Ramos Rui (right) a 1994 FIFA World Cup Team Japan member meets attendees at the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 6. The Kadena Special Olympics is a one-day sporting and entertainment event with over a 1,300 speci More
Army Staff Sgt. Chris Lockett of the 1188th Alpha Battery motivates his teammates during the tug-of-war event at the 2010 Okinawa International Carnival, Nov. 27. The annual event represents more than two decad More
A local Eisa troop performs at the 2010 Okinawa International Carnival, Nov. 27. The Okinawa International Carnival is a weekend of color and culture, a chance for Americans living in Okinawa to connect with th More
Paul McCoy, lead singer of New Orleans rockers, "12 Stones," motivates the crowd at America Fest, Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 2. America Fest was held July 1 and 2 at on Kadena’s flight line to celebrate Ameri More
A building burns unnoticed while emergency personnel are preoccupied rescuing a cat from a tree. This dramatization illustrates how 911 calls for non-urgent situations could interfere with the ability to effici More
Members of the 320th Special Tactical Squadron deliver the flag to the Veteran’s Day observation ceremony after completing a memorial run across Kadena Nov. 11. Veteran’s Day, formerly “Armistice Day”, was firs More
Kai Minatogawa, Special Olympics athlete runs throught the crowd at the Kadena Special Olympics opening ceremonies Nov. 6. KSO strives to foster thousands of experiences where fear and ignorance are replaced by More
Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing Commander, addresses the crowd at the 2010 Okinawa International Carnival, Nov. 27. The Okinawa International Carnival represents more than two decades of history between Kade More
Members of the Kadena Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps drill team perform at Kadena’s Veteran’s Day observation ceremony Nov. 11. Veteran’s Day, formerly “Armistice Day”, was first observed Nov. 11, 1919 More
Special Olympics athletes make there way to Kadena Special Olympics opening ceremonies Nov. 6. Each KSO participant receives a gift bag, T-shirt, lunch, and at least one medal.
Local and American children participate in the children’s tug-of-war event at the 2010 Okinawa International Carnival, Nov. 27. The Okinawa International Carnival represents more than two decades of history bet More
Representatives from all four branches of service look on as retired command Master Chief Terry Woodcock addresses the crowd at Kadena’s Veteran’s Day observation ceremony Nov. 11. Veteran’s Day, formerly “Armi More
Wataru Takashibu lights the fire to kick off the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 6. The Kadena Special Olympics is a one-day sporting and entertainment event with over a 1,300 special needs athletes and artists pa More
Americans work alongside Okinawans in the tug-of-war event at the 2010 Okinawa International Carnival, Nov. 27. The Okinawa International Carnival represents more than two decades of history between Kadena Air More
Marines and Soldiers stand proudly in honor of their fallen brethren at Kadena’s Veteran’s Day observation ceremony Nov. 11. Veteran’s Day, formerly “Armistice Day”, was first observed Nov. 11, 1919, one year a More
Special Olympics athletes run in the 30 meter dash at the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 6. The Kadena Special Olympics is a one-day sporting and entertainment event with over a 1,300 special needs athletes and a More
Americans work alongside Okinawans in the tug-of-war event at the 2010 Okinawa International Carnival, Nov. 27. The Okinawa International Carnival is a weekend of color and culture, a chance for Americans livin More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Matt Molloy, 18th Wing commander, gives opening remarks at the start of the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2011. More than 440 special-needs artists from ar More
Larry Strain and Dennis Provencher, Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Pacific Post 9723, reflect solemnly during Kadena’s Veteran’s Day observation ceremony Nov. 11. Veteran’s Day, formerly “Armistice Day More
Manami Kamizato Special Olympics athlete is helped by volunteers in the 30 meter dash at the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 6. The Kadena Special Olympics is a one-day sporting and entertainment event with over More
Local fire dancers showcase their talent for a multi-national audience at the Okinawa International Carnival, Nov. 27, 2010. The Okinawa International Carnival is an annual event which strengthens the bonds of More
Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander, addresses the crowd at Kadena’s Veteran’s Day observation ceremony Nov. 11. Veteran’s Day, formerly “Armistice Day”, was first observed Nov. 11, 1919, one year afte More
Mayumi Kudaka Special Olympics athlete runs in the 30 meter dash at the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 6. The Kadena Special Olympics is a one-day sporting and entertainment event with over a 1,300 special needs More
Shogo Chinen Special Olympics athlete crosses the finish line in the 30 meter dash at the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 6. The Kadena Special Olympics is a one-day sporting and entertainment event with over a 1, More
Eisa drummers perform at the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 6. The Kadena Special Olympics is a one-day sporting and entertainment event with over a 1,300 special needs athletes and artists participating in a day More