Solis STEPs up Published March 4, 2009 By Susan Griggs 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, BILOXI, MISS. -- Master Sgt. Homer Solis, an instructor supervisor in the 338th Training Squadron's ground radio course, was promoted to his new rank Feb. 23 through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. A flight leader for the base honor guard, Sergeant Solis has been at Keesler for 3 ½ of his 16 ½ years in the Air Force. He hails from Brownsville, Texas.