Staff sergeant takes STEP forward in career
Col. Charlie Moore, 20th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Lefford Fate, 20th FW command chief, hand technical sergeant stripes to Staff Sgt. David Hines, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron vertical repair shop, in a STEP promotion, Dec. 20, 2011, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The Stripes for Exceptional Performers program recognizes outstanding individuals by instantly promoting them to staff, technical or master sergeant. (Courtesy Photo)