Holloman’s varsity men’s softball team

Team Holloman’s varsity men’s softball team gathers for a photo, (back row, left to right) Tech. Sgt. Eric Hilton, 49th Wing Security Forces Squadron, Airman 1st Class Kevin Books, 49th Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Chris Bohrman, 49th Wing Material Maintenance Support Squadron and team coach, Airman 1st Class Andrew Gordon, 49th Materiel Maintenance Squadron, Senior Airman Brandon Jones, 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Staff Sgt. Kenneth Henderson, 6th Reconnaissance Squadron and team coach, John Newby, 16th Training Squadron, Staff Sgt. Mathew Plank, 49th Maintenance Squadron, Martin Venegas, Civil Engineering Squadron, (middle row, left to right) Airman 1st Class Colby Melburn, 49th Maintenance Squadron, Staff Sgt. Brandon Buffa, 49th Civil Engineering Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Eddie Stottlemyer, 49th Maintenance Squadron, Senior Airman John Harris, 49th Maintenance Squadron, Staff Sgt. Sean Gillespie, 16th Training Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Ramon Guevara, 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron, (front row, left to right) Charles Bazdanes, 49th Contracting Squadron, and Senior Airman Beau Burton, 49th Contracting Squadron, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The team took fifth place in a tournament that was held at Lackland Air Force Base Texas, in which 16 other teams competed. (Courtesy Photo)

Holloman steps up to the plate

Published March 6, 2014
By Charles Bazdanes and Airman 1st Class Chase Cannon
49th Wing

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE N.M., -- Holloman's men's softball team recently participated in their first tournament, the 2014 Commanders Cup, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The team placed fifth out of 16 other competing teams.

The team is comprised of 20 individuals, including enlisted and civilian personnel from various squadrons across the base.

The team will continue playing in tournaments throughout the year, their next one being the United States Specialty Sports Association Military National Invitational tournament at Nellis Air Force Base Nev., April 12-13. This tournament will be comprised of teams formed through other military associations including Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security.

Self-described newcomer Charles Bazdanes from the 49th Wing Contracting Squadron states, "We have a strong veteran presence that has been able to guide and lead a group of 20 individuals to come together for a common goal in representing Holloman Air Force Base with integrity, service before self and excellence in all we do."

The team is also backed by two potential candidates of the All-Air Force Softball Team, Staff Sgt. Kenneth Henderson, team outfielder from the 6th Reconnaissance Squadron, and Tech. Sgt Chris Bohrman, team infielder from the 49th Wing Material Maintenance Squadron.

"The commanders and senior leadership of Holloman have given their full support in representing the base, for which we are very grateful," said Bazdanes.

For more information and to track how well the team is doing, visit www.happyhour.softballtracker.com .