U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel C. Sanchez, left, and Sgt. Jason L. Powe search through boxes of comic books during the third annual Comic Con Okinawa, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services May 4 at the Ca More
Marc Skidmore, Charles Polk and Jessica Muessel, members of the Anime Military Association, meet with a group of fans at A-Kon in Dallas, June 6. The AMA helps host a place for service members to meet at conven More
Soldiers and Airmen from Camp Zama pose for pictures with super-convention attendees at USARJ’s information booth during Niconico Chokaigi 2016. The super-convention is sponsored by Niconico, Japan’s largest so More
Pfc. Devone Jackson, a recent graduate of Fort Lee's Ordnance School, is a National Guardsman who is actively pursuing a career as a cartoonist.
Master Sgt. Julian Colunga, 461st Maintenance Group and the president of Robins Diversity Council, cooks the marinated chicken during the Asian American Pacific Islander Barbecue, May 31, 2017. The Robins Air F More
Convention contestants participate in a video game tournament during Cub Con, a multi-genre entertainment convention, March 17, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The convention was held to spread awareness of More
Shane Massey, left, cosplayer, helps adjust the costume of Greg Ferrell, cosplayer, while at Tiger Con, April 14, 2018, in Valdosta, Ga. Tiger Con was a convention, open to Moody residents and the local communi More
A guest readies his cards while playing a trading-card game during Cub Con II, a multi-genre entertainment convention, Feb. 23, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. At the convention, guests were able to particip More
Gunnery Sgt. Martha L. Rivera plays a board game with her son, Hector Guardado Jr., at the third annual Comic Con Okinawa, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services May 4 at the Camp Foster Community Center. Co More
Charles Polk, founder of the Anime Military Association, and Jessica Muessel, a member of the AMA, speak during the Operation: Anime Storm panel at A-Kon in Dallas, June 6. The AMA started as an idea among frie More
Soldiers from the USARJ Band entertain super-convention attendees waiting to enter Niconico Chokaigi 2016. The super-convention is sponsored by Niconico, Japan’s largest social video website, and attracted over More
The style of this artwork, created by National Guardsman Pfc. Devone Jackson, is reminiscent of the characters drawn for a comic series he plans to release online.
Col. Jeff King, 78th Air Base Wing commander, practices the Chinese calligraphy at one of the culture tables at the Asian American Pacific Islander Barbecue, May 31, 2017. The Robins Air Force Base Diversity C More
Rebecca Straton, left, convention programming director, paints the face of Madison, convention guest, while at a face painting seminar during Cub Con, a multi-genre entertainment convention, March 17, 2018, at More
Jeffrey Goodall, cosplayer, poses for a photo while at Tiger Con, April 14, 2018, in Valdosta, Ga. Tiger Con was a convention, open to Moody residents and the local community, geared toward giving pop culture e More
Cosplayers pose for a photo during Cub Con II, a multi-genre entertainment convention, Feb. 23, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. At the convention, guests were able to participate in board and card games, a v More
Attendees visit displays during the third annual Comic Con Okinawa, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services May 4 at the Camp Foster Community Center. Comic Con was hosted in the Camp Foster Library for two y More
Marc Skidmore, a member of the Anime Military Association, presents a shirt to a veteran at the Operation: Anime Storm panel at A-Kon in Dallas, June 6. The AMA, founded by a U.S. Army veteran, gives challenge More
Soldiers from USARJ’s Band play in the opening parade of Niconico Chokaigi 2016. The super-convention is sponsored by Niconico, Japan’s largest social video website, and attracted over 157,000 attendees and 5.5 More
In this self-portrait, Pfc. Devone Jackson shows his strength as a traditional artist. A graduate of the Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Course at Fort Lee, Jackson is primarily an anime artist.
Robins Airmen fold Origamis at one of the culture tables during the Asian American Pacific Islander Barbecue, May 31, 2017. The Robins Air Force Base Diversity Council hosted the event in observance of Asian A More
A shield rests on a chair while Staff Sgt. William Hannay, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons team chief, gives a seminar on prop-making during Cub Con, a multi-genre entertainment convention, March 17, More
Guests wait in line to register for Tiger Con, April 14, 2018, in Valdosta, Ga. Tiger Con was a convention, open to Moody residents and the local community, geared toward giving pop culture enthusiasts a chance More
Guests participate in a video game tournament during Cub Con II, a multi-genre entertainment convention, Feb. 23, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. At the convention, guests were able to participate in board a More
Soldiers and Airmen from Camp Zama take pictures with a cosplay attendee at the USARJ information booth during Niconico Chokaigi 2016. The super-convention is sponsored by Niconico, Japan’s largest social video More
Pfc. Devon Jackson, a National Guardsman, shows off his versatility with this illustration that shows a clenched fist and dog tags.
Rosalie Crain, Air Force Reserve Command secretary, preforms "Pua Hone" Hawaiian Hula solo dance during the Asian American Pacific Islander Barbecue, May 31, 2017. The Robins Air Force Base Diversity Council h More
Cosplay contestants watch as other participants showcase their costume in a costume contest during Cub Con, a multi-genre entertainment convention, March 17, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The convention wa More
Staff Sgt. William Hannay, left, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons team chief, Kaycie, center, and Kayle Ackerman, cosplayers, walk to an event while at Tiger Con, April 14, 2018, in Valdosta, Ga. Tige More
The fashion model in the Chinese dress waits for the catwalk at the Asian American Pacific Islander fashion show, May 31, 2017. The Robins Air Force Base Diversity Council hosted the event in observance of Asia More
Charles Matthews, left, and Senior Airman Jennell Matthews, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron support section journeyman, pose for a photo during Cub Con, a multi-genre entertainment convention, March 17, 2018 More
A cosplayer poses for a photo while at Tiger Con, April 14, 2018, in Valdosta, Ga. Tiger Con was a convention, open to Moody residents and the local community, geared toward giving pop culture enthusiasts a cha More
Staff Sgt. William Hannay, left, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons team chief, applies makeup on a guest at a special effects makeup demo during Cub Con II, a multi-genre entertainment convention, Feb. More
Hongyi Miao, Wesleyan college Confucius Institute dance instructor, preforms "Leku Chinese Dace Solo" during the Asian American Pacific Islander Barbecue, May 31, 2017. The Robins Air Force Base Diversity Coun More
Bardin Dickson, convention guest, poses for a photo during Cub Con, a multi-genre entertainment convention, March 17, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The convention was held to spread awareness of the librar More
Kate pets a dog cosplayer while at Tiger Con, April 14, 2018, in Valdosta, Ga. Tiger Con was a convention, open to Moody residents and the local community, geared toward giving pop culture enthusiasts a chance More
Cosplayers make their way to a photoshoot during Cub Con II, a multi-genre entertainment convention, Feb. 23, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. At the convention, guests were able to participate in board and c More
(Right)Vivian Siu, Robins HR specialist, Daniel Nguyen and Hannah Nguyen, college students, play the Japanese anime song during the Asian American Pacific Islander Barbecue, May 31, 2017. The Robins Air Force B More
Dawn Harvey, artist, poses for a photo with her finished painting during Cub Con, a multi-genre entertainment convention, March 17, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The convention was held to spread awareness More
Christopher Youngblood, cosplayer, talks on his phone while at Tiger Con, April 14, in Valdosta, Ga. Tiger Con was a convention, open to Moody residents and the local community, geared toward giving pop culture More
Waitresses bring out food for guests during Cub Con II, a multi-genre entertainment convention, Feb. 23, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. At the convention, guests were able to participate in a cosplay contes More
Mekenna Booze, convention guest, poses for a photo during Cub Con, a convention focusing on pop culture, March 17, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The convention was held to spread awareness of the library’s More
Greg Ferrell, left, cosplayer, and David Tischhauser, 23d Fighter Group unit deployment manager, wait in line during for a costume contest while at Tiger Con, April 14, 2018, in Valdosta, Ga. Tiger Con was a co More
Staff Sgt. William Hannay, center, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons team chief, applies makeup on a guest at a special effects makeup demo during Cub Con II, a multi-genre entertainment convention, Fe More
Cosplayers pose for a photo while at Tiger Con, April 14, 2018, in Valdosta, Ga. Tiger Con was a convention, open to Moody residents and the local community, geared toward giving pop culture enthusiasts a chanc More
Guests share a smile as they watch a cosplay contest during Cub Con II, a multi-genre entertainment convention, Feb. 23, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. At the convention, guests were able to participate in More
Greg Ferrell, cosplayer, poses for a photo while at Tiger Con, April 14, 2018, in Valdosta, Ga. Tiger Con was a convention, open to Moody residents and the local community, geared toward giving pop culture enth More
A cosplayer poses for a cosplay contest during Cub Con II, a multi-genre entertainment convention, Feb. 23, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. At the convention, guests were able to participate in a cosplay con More
Finlay, stepson of Tech. Sgt. Joseph Barnes, 23d Communications Squadron NCO in charge of tactical radio, reads a comic book during Cub Con II, a multi-genre entertainment convention, Feb. 23, 2019, at Moody Ai More