Step Promotion
U.S. Air Force Col. James Meger, 355th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ryan Peterson, 355th FW command chief, tack on the rank of technical sergeant to Tech. Sgt. Kate Grady, 355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering industrial hygiene flight NCO in charge, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 30, 2014. Grady was promoted for her exceptional performance in her career through the Promoting Under Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. This program allows commanders to accommodate unique circumstances that clearly warrant promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cheyenne Morigeau/Released)