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School renovation project builds bond between US, Kyrgyz Republic

During a ground-breaking ceremony held April 14 for a renovation project at Birdik Village School, distinguished guests help break the soil to begin a $470,000 project to renovate the school. Currently, the children of Birdik Village walk nearly four miles each day to attend classes at a neighboring school. When complete in autumn 2009, the school will house 200 students. From left, Birdik Village Mayor Kydykeev Syrgak, Manas Air Base commander, Col. Christopher Bence, Birdik School Principal Olga Voroshihina, U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Tatiana Gfoeller, District Council Chairwoman Ms. Aidakeyeva Asanovna and the foreman of the Imarat Stroy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Phyllis Hanson)

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