Softball highlights Hispanic Heritage Month

By Spc. Howard Alperin, MND-B PAOSeptember 25, 2009

BAGHDAD - Spc. Jesse Noble, a communications security custodian, from Manteca, Calif., watches the ball after sending it to center field, Sept. 24, as part of a softball tournament celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.  His wife is from Mexico, so...
1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – BAGHDAD - Spc. Jesse Noble, a communications security custodian, from Manteca, Calif., watches the ball after sending it to center field, Sept. 24, as part of a softball tournament celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. His wife is from Mexico, so the... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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BAGHDAD - Sgt. Alberto Najera, an aviation operations specialist, from Long Beach, Calif., scores a run during a softball tournament celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 24. "It [the celebration] makes me feel good as a Hispanic; it's good...
3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – BAGHDAD - Sgt. Alberto Najera, an aviation operations specialist, from Long Beach, Calif., scores a run during a softball tournament celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 24. "It [the celebration] makes me feel good as a Hispanic; it's good the ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
BAGHDAD - Staff Sgt. Bryant Walker, a legal service specialist, from New York City, cheers on a teammate at a softball tournament celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, here, Sept. 24.  "It's good to celebrate diversity in the military," said...
4 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – BAGHDAD - Staff Sgt. Bryant Walker, a legal service specialist, from New York City, cheers on a teammate at a softball tournament celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, here, Sept. 24. "It's good to celebrate diversity in the military," said Walker, a... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
BAGHDAD - Second Lt. Stuart Redus, a platoon leader, from San Antonio, congratulates players at a softball tournament celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 24.  Though his team lost, he enjoyed his time on the field.  "It really breaks up the...
5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – BAGHDAD - Second Lt. Stuart Redus, a platoon leader, from San Antonio, congratulates players at a softball tournament celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 24. Though his team lost, he enjoyed his time on the field. "It really breaks up the mo... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL