Stepping up
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - Staff Sgt. John Hass, 509th Munitions Squadron, gets his new technical sergeant stripes put on by Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Hornback, 509th Bomb Wing command chief master sergeant during his Stripes for Exceptional Performance promotion Jan. 7. STEP promotions are reserved for staff sergeants to master sergeants, and presented selectees who have had approved recommendations by their commanders and meet the following criteria: candidates have performed outstanding in their duty section, are involved in off-duty activity in local communities, worked on self-improvement, and have been recognized for their job or non-duty performance. (Photo printed with permission of Chief Master Sgt. Brian Hornback)