Col. Michael Grismer, 436th Airlift Wing commander, left, presents a certificate and a new set of chevrons to Tech. Sgt. Helena Cox, 436th Aerial Port Squadron Port Dawg upgrade training facilitator, center, as he promotes her on the spot to technical sergeant Dec. 22, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Grismer selected Cox for promotion to technical sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program as Lt. Col. Jarod Blecher, 436th Aerial Port Squadron commander, right, stands by her side. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)
Tech. Sgt. Helena Cox, 436th Aerial Port Squadron Port Dawg upgrade training facilitator, right, receives a congratulatory hug from Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Nesbitt, 436th APS air terminal manager, after being promoted under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program Dec. 22, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Cox was promoted to technical sergeant on the spot by Col. Michael Grismer, 436th Airlift Wing commander, prior to the 11th Annual Feed the Troops event that was held in building 550. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)
Col. Michael Grismer, 436th Airlift Wing commander, center, points to a diagram of a fictitiously proposed indoor quarter-mile running track to be constructed within building 550, as Staff Sgt. Helena Cox, 436th Aerial Port Squadron Port Dawg upgrade training facilitator, right, looks on as details of the track are unveiled Dec. 22, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Grismer used this opportunity as a cover to promote Cox to technical sergeant on the spot under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program prior to the 11th Annual Feed the Troops event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)