Col. Mark Weatherington, 28th Bomb Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Lavoie, 28th BW command chief, promote Staff Sgt. Candice Compton, 28th BW Equal Opportunity adviser, to the rank of technical sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program at the Dakota’s Club on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 13, 2011. The STEP program is a highly-visible promotion recognition program used by commanders to recognize the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of senior airmen, staff sergeants and technical sergeants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kate Thornton/Released)