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JEC Softball Tournament raises funds builds morale

The 162nd Fighter Wing Engine Shop softball team poses for a photo with the JEC Softball Tournament plaque Sept. 20 at Lincoln Park. The team etched their name onto the plaque for winning the tournament's competitive finals. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen)

The 162nd Fighter Wing Engine Shop softball team poses for a photo with the JEC Softball Tournament plaque Sept. 20 at Lincoln Park. The team etched their name onto the plaque for winning the tournament's competitive finals. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen)

Master Sgt. Brian Jones pitches the ball to a batter during the 162nd Fighter Wing's Junior Enlisted Council's Softball Tournament Sept. 20. (Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Hollie Hansen)

Master Sgt. Brian Jones pitches the ball to a batter during the 162nd Fighter Wing's Junior Enlisted Council's Softball Tournament Sept. 20. (Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Hollie Hansen)

Col. Jose Salinas, wing vice commander, swings away at a pitch during the Junior Enlisted Council's 2008 Softball Tournament here Sept. 20. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen)

Col. Jose Salinas, wing vice commander, swings away at a pitch during the Junior Enlisted Council's 2008 Softball Tournament here Sept. 20. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen)

TUCSON, Ariz. -- The 162nd Fighter Wing Junior Enlisted Council held its annual Softball Tournament here at Lincoln Park Sept. 19 and 20. 

In addition to raising $450 for Adopt a Family, the JEC was successful in raising unit morale through competition and teamwork. In all, 13 teams participated in the tournament. The Engine Shop team won in the competitive finals and the Civil Engineer team won in the recreation league.