Master Sgt. Jason A. Annis, data chief with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma assists an Okinawa resident up a ladder May 5 during the 41st annual Naha City Dragon Boat Races, also known as Harii, at Tomari Port in Naha City, Okinawa. More than 60 teams competed in the races, making a total of approximately 2,300 participants. Three teams, consisting of 32 people per boat, competed against each other in every race. The SMP dragon boat team was made up of approximately 44 Marines and sailors. “We all came out here to have fun,” said Annis. “We did win our fi
Master Sgt. Jason A. Annis, data chief with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma assists an Okinawa resident up a ladder May 5 during the 41st annual Naha City Dragon Boat Races, also known as Harii, at Tomari Port in Naha City, Okinawa. More than 60 teams competed in the races, making a total of approximately 2,300 participants. Three teams, consisting of 32 people per boat, competed against each other in every race. The SMP dragon boat team was made up of approximately 44 Marines and sailors. “We all came out here to have fun,” said Annis. “We did win our first race, but we didn’t cheer or celebrate out of respect for the other teams. It was just about getting together, trying our best and having a good time competing.” ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brittany A. James/Released) Releasing the beast, SMP competes in annual Dragon Boat Race finals 150505-M-DM081-001
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