Teiko Taneichi (left), wife of Misawa Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi, and Junko Kohiyama, tie an obi, a traditional Japanese clothing accessory, around the waist of Jenn Rothstein, wife of Col. Michael Rothstein, 35th Fighter Wing commander, during a holiday party at the Rothsteins' home, Misawa Air Base, Japan; Dec. 12, 2010. Mrs. Rothstein expressed surprise at how quickly the two were able to tie the obi into a perfect bow. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)