Misawa Idol 2009 kicks off
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Eighteen men and women from the Misawa Air Base community starred in the first round of a singing competition mirroring the popular television show "American Idol" March 21, 2009. Three contestants were eliminated at the end of the night. The competition will continue every Saturday at 8 p.m. until the final round, scheduled for April 25. (U.S. Air Force photo layout by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse and Tech. Sgt. Russell McBride)