Photo By Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard | American singer-performer John Legend performs Dec. 12, 2015 during Tinsel Town at...... read more read more
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KADENA AIR BASE, Japan - Clear skies and a sunny day set the stage for Tinsel Town to kick off the holiday season for service members and their families stationed on Okinawa. The event featured games, children's rides, concession stands, prize giveaways, performances and was headlined by John Legend.
"It's an annual event that's been going on," said Bilgen Olson, Schilling Community Center entertainment coordinator. “It feels great seeing that many people out there and everyone looked happy.”
Olson, who's been on the island since February of 2014, said community events like Tinsel Town are important for morale and give service members and their families a little taste of home and fellowship, despite being stationed far from their loved ones.
"We are here away from our families and country," Olson said. "Large events like these are about giving back to the community. To me, that's what's important."
Tinsel Town featured more than 65 separate vendors, organizations, crafters and volunteers from on and off the installation, promoting a positive relationship with service members and the local community.
“It feels great seeing that many people came out today,” said Olson. “It makes me happy. This is all possible because of the hard work and dedication of the volunteers and everyone that makes up Team Kadena.”
| Date Taken: | 12.12.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 12.14.2015 04:25 |
| Story ID: | 184407 |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
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