Swimming in the summer time

Alex Breindel (right) watches as a child launches himself down a slide at the base swimming pool on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., June 19, 2012. The base pool has two diving boards, a giant slide and a wading pool for children under the age of 5. Breindel is a 4th Force Support Squadron lifeguard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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Swimming in the summer time

Airmen and their families enjoy the base swimming pool at the fitness center on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., June 19, 2012. The base pool is open from 1 to 6:00 p.m. daily. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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Swimming in the summer time

Adults and children swim in the wading pool on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., June 19, 2012. The wading pool is for children 5 years of age or younger and their supervising adults. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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Swimming in the summer time

Published June 21, 2012
By Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- The fitness center's Olympic Pool is open for water enthusiasts to enjoy.

Spend the day relaxing, swimming and soaking up the sun until Sept. 3. Pool passes are $3 per day, per person and $50 for the season. The pool is open daily from 1 to 6 p.m. Lap swimming takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday, additionally Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no charge for lap swimming. Family passes are also available for purchase.

For more information about the pool, call Outdoor Recreation at 919-722-1104.