STEPping up

Brig. Gen. Kip Self, (left) 314th Airlift Wing commander, installs a new flight patch on newly promoted Master Sgt. Richard Pinedo, 62nd Airlift Squadron, during his STEP promotion Dec. 18, as his wife, Sarah, and daughter, Mari, look on. The Stripes To Exceptional Performers program allows the 314th Airlift Wing commander to promote individuals who have gone above and beyond in the line of duty. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Christine Clark)

STEPping up

Newly promoted Tech. Sgt. Rachel Italiano, (center) 314th Contracting Squadron, braces herself for congratulatory punches from her husband, Tech. Sgt. James Italiano, 50th Airlift Squadron, and Master Sgt. Michael Bittner, 314th CONS. Sergeant Italiano was one of three sergeants step-promoted to higher ranks through the Stripes To Exceptional Performers program. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Christine Clark)

STEPping up

Newly promoted Tech. Sgt. Dane Moore, 714th Training Squadron, braces himself for punches from his daughter, Morgan, and son, Jack, during his STEP promotion Dec. 18. The Stripes To Exceptional Performers program allows the 314th Airlift Wing commander to promote individuals who have gone above and beyond in the line of duty. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Christine Clark)

STEPping up to the challenge

Published Jan. 5, 2007