29th Annual Special Olympics brings cheers, smiles

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan Rogers, 35th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, shows a Olympics participant how to utilize the external speaker on an emergency response vehicle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2015. Members from the 35 SFS and 35 Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight were present at the event to show the athletes equipment they work with. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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29th Annual Special Olympics brings cheers, smiles

A competitor carries a ceremonial torch as part of a walkthrough signifying the beginning of the 29th Annual Special Olympics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2015. All athletes were greeted with resounding cheers as they made their way to the event stage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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29th Annual Special Olympics brings cheers, smiles

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Eugene Siewe, Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department aviation mechanic, congratulates an Olympics participant for scoring goals in a soccer game at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2015. Games like badminton, basketball, bowling, bean bag tossing and others were all part of the Special Olympic games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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29th Annual Special Olympics brings cheers, smiles

An Olympics participant plays badminton during the 29th Annual Special Olympics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2015. Each athlete was escorted by a Misawa volunteer who also participated in the games as needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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29th Annual Special Olympics brings cheers, smiles

A group of Olympic participants, alongside a U.S. Navy service member, compete in a race during the 29th Annual Special Olympics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2015. More than 70 athletes from across the Aomori prefecture were invited to the base to take part in the Special Olympics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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29th Annual Special Olympics brings cheers, smiles

A volunteer for the 29th Annual Special Olympics paints on the face of a participant at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2015. More than 300 volunteers took part in the Olympics as chaperones, escorts and game leads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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29th Annual Special Olympics brings cheers, smiles

Published Oct. 14, 2015
By Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- More than 300 volunteers came together to take part in a day of sports and camaraderie with local community members during the 29th Annual Special Olympics at Misawa AB, Oct. 10.

Participating in the event were more than 130 local community members from across the Aomori prefecture. The Special Olympic games included basketball, badminton, dash race, and bowling among other events like a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog demonstration and a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter parade.