Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Doyon, Brave Buddy volunteer, holds Koume, a special-needs athlete, on his shoulders as they wait for the start of a 50-meter dash event during the 2016 Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Doyon supported and cheered on Koume throughout the day as she competed in various events. Thousands of volunteers from various military bases and Okinawan community organizations gathered with the united goal of fostering friendships and building everlasting memories with special needs athletes.

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