An athlete from the Academy of Physical Culture and Sports prepares to spike the volleyball against the Transit Center at Manas team here Jan. 8, 2010. The Kyrgyz team is comprised of full-time athletes, while the TC team is primarily made up of military servicemembers. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/Released)

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The Academy of Physical Culture and Sports volleyball coach and other academy officials watch a friendly game of volleyball between the APCS and the Transit Center at Manas team here Jan. 8, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/Released)

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The Transit Center at Manas volleyball team faced off with the Academy of Physical Culture and Sports here Jan. 8, 2010. Although the American team lost the match, the friendly competition helped build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Kyrgyzstan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/Released)

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The captains of the volleyball teams from the Transit Center at Manas and the Academy of Physical Culture and Sports exchange gifts before a friendly match here Jan. 8, 2010. The Kyrgyz team won the match, but both teams showed appreciation, good sportsmanship, and friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/Released)

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The Transit Center at Manas volleyball team faced off with the Academy of Physical Culture and Sports here Jan. 8, 2010. Although the Airmen lost the match, the Kyrgyz team presented the TC team with a trophy in appreciation of good sportsmanship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/Released)

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The Kyrgyz Academy of Physical Culture and Sports volleyball team ramps up their defense against the Transit Center at Manas team during a friendly match here Jan. 8, 2010. The Kyrgyz team is comprised of full-time athletes, while the U.S. Air Force team is primarily made up military servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/Released)

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An athlete from the Academy of Physical Culture and Sports goes up for a spike during a friendly volleyball match against the Transit Center at Manas team Jan. 8, 2010. The Kyrgyz team is comprised of full-time athletes, while the TC team is primarily made up of military servicemembers. In spite of the American?s loss, the friendly relationship established between the two teams helped build a strong community bond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/Released)

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An athlete from the Academy of Physical Culture and Sports spikes the volleyball against the Transit Center at Manas team here Jan. 8, 2010. The Kyrgyz team is comprised of full-time athletes, while the TC team is primarily made up of military servicemembers. In spite of the Airmen's loss, the friendly conduct between the two teams was evident throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/Released)

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An athlete from the Academy of Physical Culture and Sports goes up for a jump serve during a friendly volleyball match against the Transit Center at Manas team here Jan. 8, 2010. The Kyrgyz team is comprised of full-time athletes, while the TC team is primarily made up of military servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/Released)

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An athlete from the Academy of Physical Culture and Sports goes up for a spike during a friendly volleyball match against the Transit Center at Manas team Jan. 8, 2010. The Kyrgyz team is comprised of full-time athletes, while the TC team is primarily made up of military servicemembers. In spite of the American's loss, the friendly relationship established between the two teams helped build a strong community bond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/Released)

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The Kyrgyz scorekeeper from the Academy of Physical Culture and Sports counts a point for the Transit Center at Manas' volleyball team here Jan. 8, 2010. The Kyrgyz team is comprised of full-time athletes, while TC team is primarily made up military servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/Released)

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An athlete from the Academy of Physical Culture and Sports attempt to dink the volleyball over the Transit Center at Manas team's defense here Jan. 8, 2010. The Kyrgyz team is comprised of full-time athletes, while the TC team is primarily made up of military servicemembers. In spite of the American's loss, the friendly relationship established during the match helped build a strong community bond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/Released)

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An athlete from the Academy of Physical Culture and Sports fakes a spike during a friendly volleyball match against the Transit Center at Manas team Jan. 8, 2010. The Kyrgyz team is comprised of full-time athletes, while the TC team is primarily made up of military servicemembers. In spite of the American's loss, the friendly conduct between the two teams helped build a strong community bond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/Released)

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Sets and spikes: Air Force team plays local athletes

Published Jan. 9, 2010