Airmen gets STEP promoted
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Lawrence Wells, 9th Air Force commander, and Command Chief Master Sergeant Robert Brooks, 9th Air Force command chief, tack technical sergeant stripes on Staff Sgt. Rononica Martin, 9th Air Force judge advocate, in a STEP promotion, Dec. 16, 2011, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Wells surprised Martin with the STEP promotion when she thought she was there for a reenlistment. The Stripes for Exceptional Performers program recognizes outstanding individuals by instantly promoting them to staff, technical or master sergeant. (Courtesy Photo)