 The streets were bustling with activity in Yokosuka, Japan for a traditional Makoshi parade. This is a joint event with the City Hall and the Makoshi Association. So it's an on-base, off-base, traditional Japanese parade. And the Makoshis that are in the parade are portable shrines. The American team carrying the Sife Makoshi Shrine is made up of volunteers from different commands on the base. And each Makoshi comes from around the Yokosuka area, coming together to celebrate and represent their community. It was almost like we were just one big team, came out and celebrated together, and there was no division. It was just all one people. Petty Officer Kirk Putnam, Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan.