 That's part of a base wide beautification project at CFAS, CMEs did their part by standing, gluing and wrenching away. We're taking old cannon wheels that have been sitting out in the weather for probably the past 20 years or so. They were rotted, they were deformed, the CO put in a request to us to fix them. While the cannons may look intimidating, they're also a symbol of peace. The cannons were a gift to the Japanese from the Russians from the first Sino-Japanese War and the Russians wanted to present it to the Japanese as a peace offering. Thanks to these busy bees, CFAS can appreciate a more beautiful base. Seaman Christina Coffey, Fleet Activities, Sasebo, Japan.