Tech. Sgt. Duska Rowe, 6th Medical Operations Squadron, shows her surprise as she is promoted on-the-spot to technical sergeant through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program by Col. Robert Thomas, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. James Cody, 6th Air Mobility Wing command chief. The STEP program is a highly visible promotion recognition program used by commanders at all levels to recognize the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of senior airmen, staff sergeants and technical sergeants who work hard and are clearly a "cut above the rest." (Photo by Senior Airman Patrice Clarke)