Airmen create friendships, build cultural understanding with local students

A Kadena Language Institute instructor explains the history of karate to KLI students and volunteers from the 18th Wing during a cultural exchange event in Kadena Town, Japan, Aug. 18, 2023. Eight volunteers participated with the institute to learn about Okinawan sports and activities while also conversing with KLI students in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Airmen create friendships, build cultural understanding with local students

Volunteers from the 18th Wing and Kadena Language Institute students learn karate forms during a cultural exchange event in Kadena Town, Japan, Aug. 18, 2023. Eight volunteers participated with the institute to learn about Okinawan sports and activities while also conversing with KLI students in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Airmen create friendships, build cultural understanding with local students

A Kadena Language Institute instructor demonstrates a karate block form during a cultural exchange event in Kadena Town, Japan, Aug. 18, 2023. Eight volunteers participated with the institute to learn about Okinawan sports and activities while also conversing with KLI students in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Airmen create friendships, build cultural understanding with local students

Volunteers from the 18th Wing and Kadena Language Institute students learn karate forms during a cultural exchange event in Kadena Town, Japan, Aug. 18, 2023. Eight volunteers participated with the institute to learn about Okinawan sports and activities while also conversing with KLI students in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Airmen create friendships, build cultural understanding with local students

Volunteers from the 18th Wing and Kadena Language Institute students learn karate forms during a cultural exchange event in Kadena Town, Japan, Aug. 18, 2023. Eight volunteers participated with the institute to learn about Okinawan sports and activities while also conversing with KLI students in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Airmen create friendships, build cultural understanding with local students

Volunteers from the 18th Wing and Kadena Language Institute students pose for a group photo during a cultural exchange event in Kadena Town, Japan, Aug. 18, 2023. Eight volunteers participated with the institute to learn about Okinawan sports and activities while also conversing with KLI students in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Airmen create friendships, build cultural understanding with local students

Volunteers from the 18th Wing and Kadena Language Institute students discuss their favorite activities during a cultural exchange event in Kadena Town, Japan, Aug. 18, 2023. Eight volunteers participated with the institute to learn about Okinawan sports and activities while also conversing with KLI students in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Airmen create friendships, build cultural understanding with local students

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Capayas, 4th Component Maintenance Squadron avionics journeyman, plays dodgeball with USAF volunteers and Kadena Language Institute students during part of a cultural exchange event in Kadena Town, Japan, Aug. 18, 2023. Eight volunteers participated with the institute to learn about Okinawan sports and activities while also conversing with KLI students in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Airmen create friendships, build cultural understanding with local students

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Capayas, 4th Component Maintenance Squadron avionics journeyman, plays dodgeball with Kadena Language Institute students during a cultural exchange event in Kadena Town, Japan, Aug. 18, 2023. Eight volunteers participated with the institute to learn about Okinawan sports and activities while also conversing with KLI students in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Airmen create friendships, build cultural understanding with local students

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Isaac Vasquez, 4th Component Maintenance Squadron avionics journeyman, and Kadena Language Institute student fist bump after a game of dodgeball during a cultural exchange event in Kadena Town, Japan, Aug. 18, 2023. Eight volunteers participated with the institute to learn about Okinawan sports and activities while also conversing with KLI students in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Airmen create friendships, build cultural understanding with local students

Published Aug. 30, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- A Kadena Language Institute instructor explains the history of karate to KLI students and volunteers from the 18th Wing during a cultural exchange event in Kadena Town, Japan, Aug. 18, 2023. Eight volunteers participated with the institute to learn about Okinawan sports and activities while also conversing with KLI students in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)