Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.13.2013
Students of the Busy Bee International Japanese Elementary School perform several traditional Okinawa dances July 13 at the school to welcome guests to the 2nd Annual Friendship Day Picnic. The picnic strengthened the bond between the U.S. armed forces and the residents of Okinawa by bringing them together to enjoy a day of fun, according to Michael B. Martin, a volunteer with the school.......
Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.13.2013
Two teams compete in a game of tamaire July 13 at the Busy Bee International Japanese Elementary School during the 2nd Annual Friendship Day Picnic. Tamaire, which originated in Wassamu, Hokkaido, Japan, is a game in which teams race to throw as many balls or beanbags into a basket as possible within a certain time. The teams were made up of U.S. service members and students of the school.......
Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.13.2013
Two teams compete in a game of tug-of-war July 13 at the Busy Bee International Japanese Elementary School during the 2nd Annual Friendship Day Picnic. “It helps bring an understanding of (Americans) to the children,” said Michael B. Martin, a volunteer at the school. “The children know the American military is here, but they don’t know much about them.” Photo by Lance Cpl. David N. Hersey...
