9/24/2012 - U.S. service members show their support for a special needs athlete during the 2012 Torch Run for Special Olympics Nippon in Okinawa City, Japan, Sept. 22, 2012. More than 100 volunteers from U.S. military bases island-wide came out to show their support for the local athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tara A. Williamson)

9/24/2012 - A special needs athlete gets help igniting a giant torch from local volunteers and a Kadena Air Base service member during the 2012 Special Olympics NipponTorch Run, in Okinawa City, Japan, Sept. 22, 2012. More than 100 volunteers from the U.S. military community supported the Nippon Special Olympics event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tara A. Williamson)

9/24/2012 - U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Ullmann, 18th Mission Support Group commander, talks about the importance of support and partnership between U.S. service members island-wide and the local community during the 2012 Special Olympics Nippon Torch Run in Okinawa City, Japan, Sept. 22, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tara A. Williamson)