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HIROSHIMA, Japan -- The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia performs for the residents of the Yano-Orizuru-en nursing home here Oct. 14. Constructed only three years ago, the one-of-a-kind home?s residents are all survivors of the Aug. 6, 1945, atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima. Residents range in age from 66 to 107 years and there?s a waiting list of nearly 2,000 to get into the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Martin)


Historical performance in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan -- The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia performs for the residents of the Yano-Orizuru-en nursing home here Oct. 14. Constructed only three years ago, the one-of-a-kind home?s residents are all survivors of the Aug. 6, 1945, atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima. Residents range in age from 66 to 107 years and there?s a waiting list of nearly 2,000 to get into the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Martin)

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Participants in a 30-minute speed race compete at Fuji Speedway, Japan, Oct. 17, 2015. Competitors say they participate for enjoyment and casual competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)
Senior Airman Thomas Kirts, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, races a competitor at Fuji Speedway, Japan, Oct. 17, 2015. Kirts participated in two 30 minute heats, which were casual races for the enjoyment of the competitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)
Senior Airman Thomas Kirts, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, races a competitor at Fuji Speedway, Japan, Oct. 17, 2015. Kirts participated in two 30 minute heats, which were casual races for the enjoyment of the competitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)
Cars enter the track at Fuji Speedway, Japan, Oct. 17, 2015. Races last for 30 minutes and a record of each lap time is given to the competitors after the race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)
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Senior Airman Thomas Kirts, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, prepares to put on his helmet before entering the track at Fuji Speedway, Japan, Oct. 17, 2015. Kirts races during his off time to experience the adrenaline that comes with high speeds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)
Senior Airman Thomas Kirts, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, prepares to put on his helmet before entering the track at Fuji Speedway, Japan, Oct. 17, 2015. Kirts races during his off time to experience the adrenaline that comes with high speeds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)
Senior Airman Thomas Kirts, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, checks the oil levels of his car in preparation for a race at Fuji Speedway, Japan, Oct. 17, 2015. Kirts continually upgrades his vehicles with new parts and conducts his own maintenance to compete in races. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)
Senior Airman Thomas Kirts, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, checks the oil levels of his car in preparation for a race at Fuji Speedway, Japan, Oct. 17, 2015. Kirts continually upgrades his vehicles with new parts and conducts his own maintenance to compete in races. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)
Senior Airman Thomas Kirts, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, adjusts his tire pressure in preparation for a race at Fuji Speedway, Japan, Oct. 17, 2015. Releasing pressure in the tires compensates for the internal heating and expansion during the race, giving them better traction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)
Senior Airman Thomas Kirts, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, adjusts his tire pressure in preparation for a race at Fuji Speedway, Japan, Oct. 17, 2015. Releasing pressure in the tires compensates for the internal heating and expansion during the race, giving them better traction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)