9/2/2010 - MANAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Kyrgyzstan - Staff Sgt. Dominick Griego, non-commissioned officer in charge fuels training and support, participates in a weight lifting contest lifting 105 pounds and taking first place during sports day of all organizations within Manas International Airport (MIA) devoted to the Independence Day of Kyrgyz Republic Aug 27. Sports day was held as an affirmation of the U.S. commitment to the enduring partnerships built with the MIA and Kyrgyz Air Navigation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. John Elolf)

9/2/2010 - MANAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Kyrgyzstan - Master Sgt. John Lamp, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant, plays soccer against Manas International Airport (MIA) personnel during sports day of all organizations within MIA devoted to the Independence Day of Kyrgyz Republic Aug 27. Sports day was held as an affirmation of the U.S. commitment to the enduring partnerships built with the MIA and Kyrgyz Air Navigation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. John Elolf)

9/2/2010 - MANAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Kyrgyzstan - Staff Sgt. Alexa Carroll, 376th Expeditionary Mission Support Group, serves a volley ball during sports day of all organizations within Manas International Airport (MIA) devoted to the Independence Day of Kyrgyz Republic Aug 27. Sports day was held as an affirmation of the U.S. commitment to the enduring partnerships built with the MIA and Kyrgyz Air Navigation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. John Elolf)

9/2/2010 - MANAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Kyrgyzstan - Col. Todd Dierlam, 376th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, plays volleyball against Manas International Airport (MIA) personnel during sports day of all organizations within MIA devoted to the Independence Day of Kyrgyz Republic Aug 27. Sports day was held as an affirmation of the U.S. commitment to the enduring partnerships built with the MIA and Kyrgyz Air Navigation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. John Elolf)