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U.S. Army Men's and Women's Teams Compete in Annual Okinawa Dragon Boat Race

By Mr. James McGee (USAG Okinawa)May 7, 2018

Dragon Boat Racing is held during Japan's "Golden Week," which begins at the end of April and is celebrated throughout Japan including the island of Okinawa. The "Army Ladies" Team whose motto is ''One Boat, One Beat," tied for first place and can be seen here preparing for the race to begin.
1 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Dragon Boat Racing is held during Japan's "Golden Week," which begins at the end of April and is celebrated throughout Japan including the island of Okinawa. The "Army Ladies" Team whose motto is ''One Boat, One Beat," tied for first place and can be seen here preparing for the race to begin. (Photo Credit: SFC Nancy Lugo Public Affairs, 10th SGR) VIEW ORIGINAL
Dragon Boat Racing is held during Japan's "Golden Week," which begins at the end of April and is celebrated throughout Japan including the island of Okinawa. The "Army Ladies" Team who tied for first place approach the finish line.
2 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Dragon Boat Racing is held during Japan's "Golden Week," which begins at the end of April and is celebrated throughout Japan including the island of Okinawa. The "Army Ladies" Team who tied for first place approach the finish line. (Photo Credit: SFC Nancy Lugo Public Affairs, 10th SGR) VIEW ORIGINAL
Dragon Boat Racing is held during Japan's "Golden Week," which begins at the end of April and is celebrated throughout Japan including the island of Okinawa. The "Army Ladies" Team who tied for first place celebrate their victory.
3 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Dragon Boat Racing is held during Japan's "Golden Week," which begins at the end of April and is celebrated throughout Japan including the island of Okinawa. The "Army Ladies" Team who tied for first place celebrate their victory. (Photo Credit: SFC Nancy Lugo Public Affairs, 10th SGR) VIEW ORIGINAL
Dragon Boat Racing is held during Japan's "Golden Week," which begins at the end of April and is celebrated throughout Japan including the island of Okinawa. The "Army Ladies" Team display their winning trophy.
4 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Dragon Boat Racing is held during Japan's "Golden Week," which begins at the end of April and is celebrated throughout Japan including the island of Okinawa. The "Army Ladies" Team display their winning trophy. (Photo Credit: SFC Nancy Lugo Public Affairs, 10th SGR) VIEW ORIGINAL
Dragon Boat Racing is held during Japan's "Golden Week," which begins at the end of April and is celebrated throughout Japan including the island of Okinawa. The "Army Black Knights" men's team, which placed third prepare for the race.
5 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Dragon Boat Racing is held during Japan's "Golden Week," which begins at the end of April and is celebrated throughout Japan including the island of Okinawa. The "Army Black Knights" men's team, which placed third prepare for the race. (Photo Credit: SFC Nancy Lugo Public Affairs, 10th SGR) VIEW ORIGINAL
Dragon Boat Racing is held during Japan's "Golden Week," which begins at the end of April and is celebrated throughout Japan including the island of Okinawa. The "Army Black Knights" men's team race toward the finish line.
6 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Dragon Boat Racing is held during Japan's "Golden Week," which begins at the end of April and is celebrated throughout Japan including the island of Okinawa. The "Army Black Knights" men's team race toward the finish line. (Photo Credit: SFC Nancy Lugo Public Affairs, 10th SGR) VIEW ORIGINAL

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