Base, local children set fish free
Community members from Misawa Air Base, Japan and Japanese citizens help release more than 3 million baby salmon into the Oirase River March 10, 2012 as a contribution to upcoming Earth Day, which inspires awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. The event was sponsored by the Oirase Town office, Misawa AB and the Japan Agriculture Oriase branch. The salmon begin a four-year journey, migrating to the ocean while spawning and should eventually make their way back to the Oriase River. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jess Lockoski)