9/20/2011 - Col. Todd Freece, 374th Mission Support Group commander, gives the opening remarks at the 2011 Special Olympics at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2011. This is the 32nd year Yokota has hosted a Special Olympics event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)

9/20/2011 - Yokota's Honor Guard lead the Parade of Hope march around the Yokota High School track during the 2011 Special Olympics at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2011. The honor guard was followed by the 224 athletes at this year's competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)

9/20/2011 - Athletes take to the field during the 2011 Special Olympics at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2011. More than 224 athletes from 11 schools throughout the Kanto Plains participated in this year's event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)

9/20/2011 - Athletes line up on the field behind Yokota's Chiefs at the Special Olympics at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2011. Each Chief walked along with a participating school. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)