OAK HARBOR, Wash. -- Tech. Sgt. Derek Hinde, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island air transportation liaison, receives his new master sergeant stripes from Lt. Col. Eric Johnson, 388th Electronic Combat Squadron commander, and Hinde's wife, Amy, during a surprise Air Force Stripes Awarded for Exceptional Performers promotion held on NAS Whidbey Island, Jan. 17. STEP promotions are awarded to those enlisted individuals whose work performance stands out from their co-workers. (U.S. Navy Photo/ Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tucker M. Yates)
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- Tech. Sgt. Timothy Cram, 366th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, receives a surprise from Col. James Browne, 366th Fighter Wing commander, in the form of a Stripes Awarded for Exceptional Performers promotion from technical sergeant to master sergeant, Jan. 12. STEP promotions are awarded to those enlisted individuals whose work performance stands out from their co-workers. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Courtesy Photo)