Made for good fortune

Members of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Association host an origami event for youth during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 10, 2017. The youth learned how to fold origami frogs, which is a symbol in Japanese culture for good fortune and it is often carried during travel to ensure the individual returns home safely. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Staff Sgt. Rey Jee Quilla)

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Made for good fortune

Members of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Association host an origami event for youth during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 10, 2017. The youth learned how to fold origami frogs, which is a symbol in Japanese culture for good fortune and it is often carried during travel to ensure the individual returns home safely. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Staff Sgt. Rey Jee Quilla)

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Made for good fortune

Published May 19, 2017
By Staff Sgt. Rey Jee Quilla
509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Members of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Association host an origami event for youth during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 10, 2017. The youth learned how to fold origami frogs, which is a symbol in Japanese culture for good fortune and it is often carried during travel to ensure the individual returns home safely. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Staff Sgt. Rey Jee Quilla)