Master Sgt. Heath D. Traugh, 436th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, receives the news that he has just been step promoted on Dec. 24, 2013, by Colonel Rick Moore (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Jim Smith at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Traugh is a dedicated crew chief for the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)
Master Sgt. Heath D. Traugh, 436th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, points at the Master Sgt. chevrons taped to his sleeve after being step promoted on Dec. 24, 2013. A Stripes for Expectional Performers, or STEP promotion, recognizes exceptional performance and allows commanders to promote members out of cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)
Technical Sgt. Jose H. Cruz, a C-17A Loadmaster with the 3rd Airlift Squadron, reacts after being told he has just been step promoted, Dec. 24, 2013, by Colonel Rick Moore and Chief Master Sgt. Jim Smith at Dover Air Force Base, Del. As a C-17A loadmaster Cruz is responsible for the cargo aboard the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)