Captain Otis M. Brooks, commanding officer of NAF Atsugi, wears a traditional costume while participating in the annual community folk dancing ceremony known as Bon Odori. The dancing is a feature of the Obon services, which are similar to a Western-style All Soul's Day observance or Halloween. All Hands - May 1983
Summary
The original finding aid described this photograph as:
Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi
Country: Japan (JPN)
Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ric Rew
Release Status: Released to Public
Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
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Date
01/05/1983
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