Red Tags down Dark Siders in 7th Annual Jovanovich Cup Published May 17, 2013 By Tech. Sgt. Douglas Hays 434th ARW Public Affairs GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- The 74th Air Refueling Squadron Fightin' Red Tags out battled the 72nd Air Refueling Squadron Dark Side 9-5 to claim the 7th Annual Jovanovich Cup here April 27. Red Tag Ken Hatcher was the softball game's most valuable player, slugging a base-clearing, three-run, inside-the-park homerun to break the game open. The windy day played havoc with the pitchers from both teams as Doug Gullion from the 72nd ARS and Dave Marien from the 74th ARS struggled to put the ball over the plate. That same wind blew in from the outfield and helped ensure nothing left the yard. The annual outing is held in memory of Lt. Col. George Jovanovich, a 434th Air Refueling Wing aircrew member who died in 2006. His wife Phyllis attended the game and presented the cup to the winning team. "It's always a fun time for us when we can honor a squadron member and have some friendly competition," said Joel Nickelson, Red Tags shortstop. Don Windt, a long-time Red Tags team member retired moments before the game, but emphasized the importance of the friendly competition. "We play to remember George," Windt said, "He was a fun-loving guy who would enjoy this event." The annual event draws a crowd from across the base to watch the often costume-clad competitors face off on the diamond. The 434th ARW is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command. Stay connected with the 434th ARW on Facebook and Twitter.
