Reservist takes to ice for charity
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N. C. -- Before the 2nd annual "Battle of the Badges" began, Raleigh Police Detective Jim Nickels warms up on the ice. The charity hockey game was played at the RBC Center against the triangle area firefighters with Carolina Hurricanes Chad La Rose, Justin Williams and Mike Commodore coaching the two teams. The proceeds went to the UNC Burn Center for Children and 200 Club of Wake County which provides immediate finanacial support to families who lose a publc safety worker in the line of duty. The event drew more than 3,000 fans and raised more than $13,000. Senior Master Sgt. Jim Nickel is a member of the 916th Civil Engineer Squadron as a utilities systems supervisor. U. S. Air Force photo/Courtesy.