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Six nations gathered for the 2016 second Conseil-International-Du-Sport-Militaire (CISM) World Military Basketball Championship held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 25-29, 2016. Featuring all events from opening to closing ceremonies. Teams from the United States, Brazil, Canada, China, France and Germany competed July 25 to 29 while promoting peace activities and solidarity among athletes.

 

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USA takes silver in CISM Women's Basketball
Members of the Brazil Armed Forces women's basketball team celebrate after beating Team USA 61-60 and winning gold in the CISM Military World Women's Basketball Championship, July 29, 2016 at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Aug. 1, 2016 - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (July 30, 2016) -- With seconds to go and up by one point, USA's Sgt. Danielle DeBerry was forced out of bounds. The ball went to Brazil and Sgt. Debora Fernandes da Costa quickly threw it up for two points and the championship.
Gold for Brazil, win for all
Team Brazil poses for a group picture after winning the final game at the Conseil International Du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Women’s Basketball Championship July 29 at Camp Pendleton, California. The tournament ended July 29, with Brazil winning the last game in the final seconds. U.S.A took second place, and China will return home with the Bronze. The base hosted the CISM World Military Women’s Basketball Championship July 25 through July 29 to promote peace activities and solidarity among military athletes through sports. Teams from Canada, France, and Germany also participated (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria)
Aug. 1, 2016 - Team Brazil took first place in the 2016 Conseil International Du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Women’s Basketball Championship July 29 at Camp Pendleton, California. During the last seconds of the final game, Brazil scored a basket to defeat the United States’ team 61-60. Both teams had gone undefeated all week.
Making the right call
Head Referee Pat Rosenow observes the Brazil vs. France game at the Conseil International Du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Women’s Basketball tournament July 28 at Camp Pendleton, California. The base is hosting the CISM World Military Women’s Basketball Championship July 25 through July 29 to promote peace activities and solidarity among military athletes through sports. The United States is hosting teams from Brazil, Canada, China, France, and Germany. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria)
July 29, 2016 - The World Military Women’s Basketball Championship is about fostering positive relationships and understanding between countries. Six nations are participating in this year’s competition, but there is one team that beats them all: the referees.
Sisters serve, compete together
Canadian Army soldiers and biological sisters Lt. Sandy Edmison, left, and Capt. Abby Edmison, right, are both members of the 2016 Canadian Military Women’s Basketball Team. The sisters pose together here after the Canada vs. Brazil game at the Conseil International Du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Women’s Basketball Championship July 27 at Camp Pendleton, California. The base is hosting the CISM World Military Women’s Basketball Championship July 25 through July 29 to promote peace activities and solidarity among military athletes through sports. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria)
July 29, 2016 - “Mom, make Sandy stop copying me,” could have been a regular whine from Abby Edmison when she was growing up. But fortunately, especially for her parent’s ears, Abby believed that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
USA beats China, 73-56, to remain undefeated
USA's Danielle Salley dominates the offensive board against two defenders from China as USA wins 73-56, in the CISM Women's Basketball Championship, July 27, 2016, at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
July 28, 2016 - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (July 28, 2016) -- After losing to China by in overtime last year in the CISM championship, coach Nate Johnson was determined that Team USA would stay on the ball.
USA beats Germany on way to medal match
USA's Danielle Deberry of Fort Bragg, N.C., takes a jump shot as Germany's Karolin Nass defends. USA won the game 91-27 during the CISM Women's Basketball Chamnpionship tournament at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 28, 2016.
July 28, 2016 - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (July 28, 2016) -- Team USA was hustling after the ball July 28 and breaking down court so fast against Germany in the first half that Coach Nate Johnson had to put the brakes on.
Dribbling with the Army, a world championship, breast cancer
U.S. Army Spc. Vanessa Lamison, a shooting guard on the United States Military Women’s Basketball Team, surveys the court during the United States vs. France game at the Conseil International Du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Women’s Basketball Championship July 26 at Camp Pendleton, California. The base is hosting the CISM World Military Women’s Basketball Championship July 25 through July 29 to promote peace activities and solidarity among military athletes through sports. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria)
July 27, 2016 - “To my surprise, I didn’t know everything,” said Spc. Vanessa Lamison after reflecting back to when she first joined the All Army Women’s Basketball team. “Ever since I have known and played basketball, I thought I knew everything.”
USA, Brazil remain undefeated in CISM Women's Basketball
U.S. Army Sgt. Kimberly Smith drives past a French defender to lay it up as USA beat France 85-53 during day two of the CISM Women's Basketball Championship at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 26, 2016.
July 27, 2016 - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (July 27, 2016) -- Team USA beat the French, 85-53, to remain undefeated in the second day of the Conseil International du Sports Militaire Women's Basketball Championship here in Paige Fieldhouse, July 26.
Let the games begin: CISM
A member of the Dunk Squad leaps over a group of volunteers during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Conseil International Du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Women’s Basketball Championship July 25 at Camp Pendleton, California. Camp Pendleton is hosting the CISM World Military Women’s Basketball Championship July 25 through July 29 to promote fitness, sportsmanship among military athletes, and a broader understanding of the international community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria)
July 26, 2016 - Six nations gathered for the opening ceremony of the Conseil International Du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Women’s Basketball Championship July 25 at Camp Pendleton, California. Teams from the United States, Brazil, Canada, China, France and Germany will compete July 25 to July 29, while promoting peace activities and solidarity among athletes.
World Military Women's Basketball Championship begins
A French official and military athletes from China, Germany and the U.S. -- along with two family members -- duck as a TNT Dunk Squad acrobat lunges to somersaults over their heads. Spc. Diane Barnes from Fort Stewart, Ga., and Sgt. Creshenda Singleterry from Fort Bragg, N.C., watch young Ariana Dinote close her eyes in anticipation during opening ceremonies for the World Military Women's Basketball Championship at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 25, 2016.
July 26, 2016 - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (July 25, 2016) -- Teams from the United States, Brazil, Canada, China, France and Germany kicked off the World Military Women's Basketball Championship here at Paige Fieldhouse July 25.
Camp Pendleton holds basketball world championship for military women worldwide
USA and China exchange mementos prior to their game during the 1st CISM World Women's Military Basketball Championship held in Angers, France from 28 June to 5 July 2015. In this match, China defeated the U.S. in a close game 79-74. China would finish in second place overall with the U.S. capturing the bronze medal.
July 25, 2016 - More than 70 top female basketball players serving in the armed forces across the globe are scheduled to converge at Camp Pendleton from July 25-31 for a world championship tournament.
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Standings

     W   L 
1st Brazil 5 0
2nd USA 4 1
3rd China 3 2
4th France 2 3
5th Germany       1 4
6th  Canada 0 5

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Results and Schedule

Game 1: Brazil 108 - Germany 38
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Game 2: China 68 - France 49
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Game 3: USA 82 - Canada 25
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Game 4: USA 85 - France 53
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Game 5: Germany 57 - Canada 54
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Game 6: Brazil 68 - China 66 
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Game 7: France 82 - Germany 40
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Game 8: Brazil 65 - Canada 43
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Game 9: USA 73 - China 56
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Game 10: China 93 - Canada 37
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Game 11: USA 91 - Germany 27
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Game 12: Brazil 79 - France 62
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Game 13: France 66 - Canada 27
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Game 14: China 94 - Germany 32
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Game 15: Brazil 61 - USA 60
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