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Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, and Master Sgt. Darren Mitchell, 608th Air Communications Squadron, cut a cake to kick off Multicultural Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20. Multicultural Day is an annual event that celebrates the diversity of Barksdale Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
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The Gems of Cairo perform a dance routine for members of Team Barksdale during Multicultural Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20. The group, based in Shreveport, La., performs Egyptian-style folkloric and cabaret dance. Their name is derived from the city of Cairo, which is the capital of Egypt, and the largest city in the Arab world. They performed various types of dances including Middle Eastern, Spanish Flamenco, gypsy-style and many more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
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Two girls perform the Korean Puppet Dance, or Kok Tu Gak Shi, during Multicultural Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20. The dance, which contains eight acts, tells the story of social life amongst common people in past Korean society. The hidden message of the dance is the struggle the poor class has against the corrupted ruling government. The dance originated more than 2,000 years ago during the Silla period. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
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Airman 1st Class Christopher Dalton, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, looks at a display at the African American booth during Multicultural Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20. The booth displayed facts about famous African American musical artists, scientist, inventors and athletes as well as cultural artifacts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
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Members of Team Barksdale look at a booth displaying Hispanic American artifacts during Multicultural Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20. The Hispanic heritage booth displayed various clothing, food, tools and facts from many different Hispanic cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
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Capt. Shaoping Mo, 2nd Medical Support Squadron, poses in front of clothing from various Asian cultures during Multicultural Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20. The Asian American booth displayed various weaponry, sculptures, clothing and facts about their culture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
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Fried rice and other ethnic foods are prepared for Barksdale Airmen and their families during Multicultural Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20. Fried rice, a popular Asian dish, was also served with gyoza, commonly known as pot stickers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
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Members of Team Barksdale participate in arts and crafts during Multicultural Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20. Multicultural Day gives Airmen and their families the opportunity to view the variety of cultures that make up the Air Force. The event contained booths displaying various artifacts and food samples and dance performances from various cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
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Martha Pearson, spouse of Airman 1st Class Clinton Pearson, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron, plays a castanet, a percussion instrument, while Senior Airman Chris Chappell, 608th Air Communications Squadron, plays the guitar on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20. Pearson and Chappell played Hispanic music for Airmen and their families passing by. The castanet is made up of two concave shells connected by a single string and is used in Latin American music. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
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Amanda Burg and Stephen Mackey, professional dancers, perform a Latin American dance during Multicultural Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20. Burg and Mackey performed various Latin American dances such as the meringue, bachata, cha-cha and salsa for members of Team Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
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The Adai Caddo, a Native American tribe, and members of Team Barksdale gather in the middle of Hoban Hall to perform a Native American dance during Multicultural Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20. The Adai Caddo Indian Nation has more than 1,200 tribal members from all across the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
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Airman 1st Class Brandon Boudreau, 2nd Contracting Squadron, explains to two Airmen what Days of Remembrance is during Multicultural Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20. The Days of Remembrance is a national commemoration of the Holocaust and all of those who were affected by it. The eight day period is held to help educate others on the events so the Holocaust victims are never forgotten. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)