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At left, Tech. Sgt. Zachary R. Smith, 75th Medical Group, receives notification of his promotion under the Air Force’s Stripes for Exceptional Performers program Nov. 24, 2025, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Col. Daniel Cornelius, 75th Air Base Wing commander, presented the promotion certificate during the ceremony. Each year, a limited number of enlisted Airmen with exceptional potential may be promoted through the program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)