Volunteers help athletes go for the gold during Special Olympics
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan - Tanaka Masayuki, left, and U.S. Air Force Col. Michael D. Rothstein, 35th Fighter Wing commander, runs the Olympic torch into Hangar 949, kicking off the annual Special Olympics here Sept. 10. Athletes participated in various activities including a 25- and 50-meter dash, bowling, soccer kick and basketball toss. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)