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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes ()

U.S. Air Force 5th Air Force and 18th Wing leaders and Mr. Raymond Greene, U.S. Embassy Japan deputy chief of mission, pose for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. Established by the 18th Wing commander in 1999, Kadena Special Olympics is a sporting and outreach event that provides opportunities for U.S. and Okinawan communities to unify in support of athletes with disabilities.

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