Athletes, their buddies and coaches march in the opening

Athletes, their buddies and coaches march in the opening parade of the Kanto Plains Special Olympics at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2019. The Special Olympics is a global organization. The Special Olympics mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)