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    NAF Atsugi Celebrates the 250th Independence Day [Image 4 of 12]

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    A group of children dressed in matching blue uniforms are performing taiko drumming at an outdoor cultural event or festival. They are lined up beside a row of traditional Japanese taiko drums mounted on wooden X-frame stands. The setting appears to be a grassy field with vendor tents and spectators visible in the blurred background.

    AYASE, KANAGAWA, JAPAN

    07.03.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brianna Bonilla 

    Naval Air Facility Atsugi

    Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan - Taiko drummers perform for NAF Atsugi base community members attending the 250th Independence Day celebration held at Taylor Field onboard NAF Atsugi on July 4, 2026. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Fleet Air Western Pacific, Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW) 5, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 and 23 other tenant commands, and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Brianna Bonilla)

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    Date Taken: 07.03.2026
    Date Posted: 09.02.2026 01:05
    Photo ID: 9905186
    VIRIN: 260702-N-UA541-1019
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 5.03 MB
    Location: AYASE, KANAGAWA, JP
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    Two costumed performers pose on a grass field at an outdoor festival or event. One performer is dressed as a clown in pink attire holding a small parasol, while the other is on stilts wearing a circus ringmaster costume and carrying an American flag. The setting appears to be a public outdoor event with a stage and tents visible in the background.
    Three women dressed in vibrant, colorful patterned outfits and matching decorative hats are performing outdoors on a grassy field. Two of the women are playing saxophones while the middle performer appears to be playing a small decorative drum. They appear to be part of a street performance or outdoor festival.
    A clown in full costume is performing outdoors, juggling a red ball while looking upward. The performer wears elaborate colorful attire including a patterned hat, multicolored jacket, red overalls with large decorative buttons, and classic clown face paint with a red nose. The setting appears to be a public park or outdoor venue, with a red-and-white communications tower visible in the background.
    A group of children dressed in matching blue uniforms are performing taiko drumming at an outdoor cultural event or festival. They are lined up beside a row of traditional Japanese taiko drums mounted on wooden X-frame stands. The setting appears to be a grassy field with vendor tents and spectators visible in the blurred background.
    A man wearing a camouflage cap and olive green shirt poses with two young girls at what appears to be a patriotic celebration event. The girls are holding balloon animals and heart-shaped balloons, and one is carrying a Squishmallow plush toy. A large LED screen behind them displays a '250 - 2026' graphic with American flags, fireworks, and an eagle, likely referencing the United States 250th anniversary celebration.
    An outdoor evening patriotic celebration event, likely on a military base, featuring a large LED display showing '250 - 1776 to 2026' commemorating America's 250th anniversary. Families with children are gathered on a grass field at dusk, with a military jet aircraft (appears to be an F-15) visible in the background as a static display. Vendor tents and signage including 'MWR' (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) are visible, confirming a military installation setting.
    A male performer is on stage holding a microphone and making a 'rock on' or 'devil horns' hand gesture with his raised arm. He is wearing a black leather jacket and dark sunglasses under dramatic blue and red stage lighting. The setting appears to be an indoor concert or club venue.
    A large crowd of people gathered at an outdoor evening event, likely a concert or festival, illuminated by pink and purple stage lighting. Attendees are energetically raising their hands and holding balloons, suggesting active participation in a live performance. The dusk sky and artificial lighting create a vibrant, festive atmosphere.
    A male musician is performing on stage playing a brass saxophone under dramatic stage lighting. He is dressed in a black short-sleeve shirt and appears deeply focused on his performance with eyes downcast. The background reveals multiple stage lighting fixtures mounted on a rig, casting red, blue, and warm orange hues.
    A tattooed male performer stands on stage with his back to the camera, pointing upward toward the crowd while holding a microphone. He is performing before a large, energetic audience illuminated by warm orange stage lighting. The venue appears to be an outdoor stadium or large open-air venue at night.
    A nighttime long-exposure photograph captures a fireworks display over what appears to be a submarine or large naval vessel on display, likely at a museum or memorial site. Multiple firework bursts in teal, pink, white, and purple illuminate the dark sky above the dark hull of the vessel. The image features significant lens flare and bokeh effects from a nearby bright light source, adding to the dramatic visual composition.
    A nighttime outdoor event featuring a fireworks display bursting in pink, green, and white colors over a large dark-colored aircraft or military jet on static display. A crowd of spectators is gathered around the exhibit in what appears to be an airfield or aviation museum grounds. Stadium-style floodlights and city buildings are visible in the background.

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