A team member from the 57th Maintenance Squadron intramural softball team swings at a pitch during a practice before a game at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 28. Intramural softball provides a feasible outlet for Airmen and their families to strengthen their four pillars of comprehensive fitness.
A 57th Maintenance Squadron intramural team member sprints toward home plate during a practice before a game at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 28. The Airmen hope to take away a healthier atmosphere, both physically and mentally. The dynamic of teams allows for a fun, competitive environment that gets teams interacting within and outside their units.
Bats hang on the fence of the softball field before an intramural game between 57th Operations Support Squadron and 30th Reconnaissance Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 28. On March 14, Nellis AFB kicked off the intramural softball season where 14 teams from around the base will compete to see who can call themselves the champions.
A member of the 57th Operations Support Squadron team warms up before the first intramural game against the 30th Reconnaissance Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 29. Outside of an intramural sports league, Nellis AFB is pushing to have a varsity softball team, in hopes of playing with other military installations and teams in downtown Las Vegas.
A member of the 57th Operations Support Squadron team from Creech Air Force Base pitches against the 30th Reconnaissance Squadron during the first intramural game of the day at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 29. With the season beginning in the middle of March, the league is planned to be finished during May before the summer temperatures get to hot to play.
A member of the 57th Operations Support Squadron fields a ball during an intermural game against the 30th Reconnaissance Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 28. Airmen who are interested in playing during the intramural season, contact the unit sports representative or the Warrior Fitness Center at 702-652-4891.
A player from the 57th Maintenance Squadron intramural softball team attempts to catch a fly ball on the run during a practice game at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 28. Teams composed of airmen from squadrons at Nellis AFB and Creech Air Force Base will be competing during the intramural season.
Duffle bags hang on the fence as a member of the 57th Operations Support Squadron intramural softball team waits for his turn to bat during a practice game at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 29. Softball games, which are held Monday through Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., are meant to build goodwill between the units.