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Woman's Day game joins two nations

Debra MarKey, drives around a defender during a friendly game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. This is the first women's basketball game between the Transit Center at Manas and the local Kyrgyz community. The game was hosted by the U.S. Embassy and played in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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The Transit Center at Manas women's basketball team poses with the Technical University team and the U.S. Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan, Tatiana Gfoeller, after a friendly basketball game at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Staff Sgt. Sonya Schunior, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group public health technician, signs autographs after a friendly game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. This is the first women's basketball game between the Transit Center at Manas and the local Kyrgyz community. The match was hosted by the U.S. Embassy and played in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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More than 100 people watch the woman's basketball game between the Transit Center at Manas and Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The friendly game was played to honor International Women's Day, which is celebrated annually on March 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Airman 1st Class Crystal Sanders, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron host nation escort, is interviewed after a friendly game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. This is the first women's basketball game between the Transit Center at Manas and the local Kyrgyz community. The game, hosted by the U.S. Embassy, was played in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Members of the Kyrgyz Ministry of Defense band, entertains the crowd during a woman's basketball game between the Transit Center at Manas and Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The friendly game was hosted by the U.S. Embassy and played to honor International Women's Day, which is celebrated annually on March 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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The Transit Center at Manas Women?s Basketball Team receives flowers and a traditional gift for their participation in the game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The team participated in friendly game organized to unite the women in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Seven women representing the Transit Center at Manas are escorted on to the court before playing a basketball game against Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The friendly game was played to honor International Women's Day, which is celebrated annually on March 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Tatiana Gfoeller, speaks during the opening ceremony for the Transit Center at Manas women's basketball game, against Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The friendly game was hosted by the U.S. Embassy and played in honor International Women's Day, which is celebrated annually on March 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Spectators cheer during a women's basketball game against the Transit Center at Manas at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The friendly game hosted by the U.S. Embassy was to honor International Women's Day, which is celebrated annually on March 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Tatiana Gfoeller, receives flowers from the Kyrgyz Head of Sports and Physical Culture after speaking at the opening ceremony for the Transit Center at Manas women's basketball game, against Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The friendly game was hosted by the U.S. Embassy and played in honor International Women's Day, which is celebrated annually on March 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Local dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the Transit Center at Manas women's basketball game, against Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The friendly game was hosted by the U.S. Embassy and played in honor International Women's Day, which is celebrated annually on March 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Local dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the Transit Center at Manas women's basketball game, against Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The friendly game was hosted by the U.S. Embassy and played in honor International Women's Day, which is celebrated annually on March 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Staff Sgt. Sonya Schunior, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group public health technician, looks down the court for an "open man" during a friendly game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. This is the first women's basketball game between the Transit Center at Manas and the local Kyrgyz community. The game was hosted by the U.S. Embassy and played in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Airman 1st Class Jennifer Morrell, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, passes the ball to Debra MarKey during a friendly game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. This is the first women's basketball game between the Transit Center at Manas and the local Kyrgyz community. The game was hosted by the U.S. Embassy and played in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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The Transit Center at Manas Women?s Basketball Team huddle-up before going back on the court after a time out. The team, led by head coach Staff Sgt. Christopher Williams and assistant coach Master Sgt. James Gagner, were participating in a friendly game between Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The game was organized to honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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The Transit Center at Manas Women?s Basketball Team huddles around coach, Staff Sgt. Christopher Williams, during a time out. The team participated in friendly game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The game was organized to honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Marina Krasnova, U.S. Embassy, goes up to get a rebound during a friendly game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Debra MarKey, representing the Transit Center, drives around a defender during a friendly game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. This is the first women's basketball game between the Transit Center at Manas and the local Kyrgyz community. The game was hosted by the U.S. Embassy and played in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Staff Sgt. Sonya Schunior, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group public health technician, looks down the court for an "open man" during a friendly game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. This is the first women's basketball match between the Transit Center at Manas and the local Kyrgyz community. The match was hosted by the U.S. Embassy and played in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Airman 1st Class Crystal Sanders, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, looks for an "open man" during a friendly game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan March 5, 2010. This is the first women's basketball game between the Transit Center at Manas and the local Kyrgyz community. The game was hosted by the U.S. Embassy and played in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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A table of exclusively women official score keepers record data throughout the friendly basketball game Transit Center at Manas women versus Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The match united the women to recognize International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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The Transit Center at Manas Women?s Basketball Team huddles around coach, Master Sgt. James Gagner, 376th Expeditionary Mission Support Group first sergeant, to review plays during a time out. The team participated in friendly match against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan March 5, 2010. The game was organized to unite the women in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Spectators cheer during a women's basketball game against the Transit Center at Manas at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The friendly game hosted by the U.S. Embassy was to honor International Women's Day, which is celebrated annually on March 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Airman 1st Class Jennifer Morrell, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, dribbles the ball down the court during a friendly game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan March 5, 2010. This is the first women's basketball game between the Transit Center at Manas and the local Kyrgyz community. The game was hosted by the U.S. Embassy and played in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Staff Sgt. Sonya Schunior, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group public health technician, guards an opponent during a friendly game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. This is the first women's basketball game between the Transit Center at Manas and the local Kyrgyz community. The game was hosted by the U.S. Embassy and played in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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The Transit Center at Manas women's basketball coach, Staff Sgt. Christopher Williams, strategizes with players on the bench before putting them in the game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The team participated in friendly game organized in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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The Transit Center at Manas women's basketball coach, Staff Sgt. Christopher Williams, yells plays to his players during the game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The team participated in friendly game organized in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Tatiana Gfoeller, speaks during the opening ceremony for the Transit Center at Manas women's basketball game, against Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The friendly game was hosted by the U.S. Embassy and played in honor International Women's Day, which is celebrated annually on March 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Airman 1st Class Jennifer Morrell, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, guards an opponent during a friendly game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. This is the first women's basketball game between the Transit Center at Manas and the local Kyrgyz community. The game hosted by the U.S. Embassy was played in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Spectators cheer during a women's basketball game against the Transit Center at Manas at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The friendly game hosted by the U.S. Embassy was to honor International Women's Day, which is celebrated annually on March 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Tatiana Gfoeller, holds a commemorative basketball and banner before presenting it to the winning team during the closing ceremony of the friendly basketball game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The team participated in friendly match organized to unite the women in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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The Transit Center at Manas Women?s Basketball coach, Staff Sgt. Christopher Williams, accepts a commemorative basketball and banner from the vice president of the sports federation during the closing ceremony of the friendly basketball game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The team participated in friendly game organized to unite the women in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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A member of the Kyrgyz Ministry of Defense band entertains the crowd during a woman's basketball game between the Transit Center at Manas and Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. The friendly game was hosted by the U.S. Embassy and played to honor International Women's Day, which is celebrated annually on March 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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Airman 1st Class Crystal Sanders, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron host nation escort, signs autographs after a friendly game against the Technical University at the Palace of Sport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 5, 2010. This is the first women's basketball match between the Transit Center at Manas and the local Kyrgyz community. The game hosted by the U.S. Embassy was played in honor of International Women's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)

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International Woman's Day game joins two nations

Published March 7, 2010