Sasebo City Dezome-shiki 2022

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jasmine Ikusebiala

Sasebo City Dezome-shiki 2022

Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo

January 7, 2022

Capt. David Adams, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo stands to be recognized during the annual Sasebo City Fire Department Dezome-shiki Ceremony held at Arkas Event Hall in Sasebo, Japan Jan. 6, 2022. Dezome-shiki are annual new year celebrations held by cities and fire departments around Japan to recognize the work done by firefighters, demonstrate firefighting skills, and to pray for a year free of fires.

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