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5th Air Force

Patriots on parade at Kadena Veterans Day Parade

U.S. Air Force family members of the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, toss candy during the 9th Annual Veterans Day Parade at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2023. The 353rd SOAMXS has more than 300 Airmen and is the only Air Force Special Operations unit in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Patriots on parade at Kadena Veterans Day Parade

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 18th Munitions Squadron participate in the 9th Annual Veterans Day Parade at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2023. The 18th MUNS provide diverse conventional munitions capabilities in support of combatant command requirements that ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Patriots on parade at Kadena Veterans Day Parade

U.S. military members, veterans and their families participate in the 9th Annual Veterans Day Parade at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2023. Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919 and marked the first anniversary of the end of World War I. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Patriots on parade at Kadena Veterans Day Parade

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, gives candy to military families in the 9th Annual Veterans Day Parade at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2023. Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919 and marked the first anniversary of the end of World War I. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Patriots on parade at Kadena Veterans Day Parade

Members from the Girl Scouts of Camp Courtney participate in the 9th Annual Veterans Day Parade at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2023. The Girl Scouts of Camp Courtney serve the northern island population and consist of Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Patriots on parade at Kadena Veterans Day Parade

Members from the Lady Ambassadors fast pitch softball team participate in the 9th Annual Veterans Day Parade at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2023. The Lady Ambassadors are a youth organization that focuses on building athletic and professional development in young women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Patriots on parade at Kadena Veterans Day Parade

Members assigned to the Kadena Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps participate in the 9th Annual Veterans Day Parade at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2023. The Kadena AFJROTC program focuses on leadership and character development with the aim of building core values of integrity, service, and excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Patriots on parade at Kadena Veterans Day Parade

Members from Kubasaki Marine Corps Junior ROTC program participate in the 9th Annual Veterans Day Parade at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2023. The Kubasaki Marine Corps JROTC program is the Naval Honor School for 2023 Far East for the third year in a row. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Patriots on parade at Kadena Veterans Day Parade

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Guerrero, left, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, fist bumps a coworker before the 9th Annual Veterans Day Parade at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2023. Veterans Day is an official U.S. public holiday observed annually on November 11, honoring military veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Patriots on parade at Kadena Veterans Day Parade

A retired teacher watches members from Kubasaki Marine Corps Junior ROTC program participate in the 9th Annual Veterans Day Parade at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2023. The Kubasaki Marine Corps JROTC program is the Naval Honor School for 2023 Far East for the third year in a row. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Patriots on parade at Kadena Veterans Day Parade

Published Nov. 14, 2023
By A1C Bermudez
18 Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan. --

U.S. military members, veterans and their families participate in the 9th Annual Veterans Day Parade at Kadena Air Base. Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919 and marked the first anniversary of the end of World War I.