Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, 509th Bomb Wing commander, presents Tech. Sgt. Dominique Williams, 509th Operations Support Squadron NCOIC of wing scheduling, with a certificate of recognition for his Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion to technical sergeant Dec. 20 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The STEP program allows Air Force leaders to select Airmen with outstanding potential for promotion to the grades of staff sergeant through master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson) (Released)