Atsushi Oshiro, Kadena Special Olympics athlete, prepares to throw a softball Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KSO began in 2000 with approximately 400 athletes and 600 volunteers as an 18th Wing community goodwill initiative to strengthen - Okinawa relationships. After 17 years, the event has more than doubled in size and participation.

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