Instructor receives STEP promotion
Staff Sgt. Timothy Bonner, 334th Training Squadron combat control instructor, (center) is congratulated by Col. George Tombe, 81st Training Group commander, and Lt. Col. Kevin Bray, 334th TRS commander, for his STEP promotion to the rank of technical sergeant Dec. 19, 2014, at Matero Hall, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion program offers commanders a limited opportunity to immediately promote enlisted members to staff sergeant, technical sergeant or master sergeant. STEP promotions recognize Airmen who exhibit exceptional potential. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)