STEP Promotion
Now Tech. Sgt. Donovan Fredericksen, Explosive Ordnance Disposal craftsman, receives congratulations as Col. Kathryn Kolbe, 75th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason France, 75th ABW command chief, surprise him with a promotion under the Stripes for Exceptional Performance, or STEP, program on Dec. 18. STEP promotions are a means for commanders to promote deserving, hard-charging Airmen for compelling, although not quantifiable, reasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alex R. Lloyd)