U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jay Silveria, United States Air Force Warfare Center commander, awards Tech. Sgt. stripes to Staff Sgt. Nichole Sedesse, USAFWC protocol ceremonial NCO, during a STEP promotion ceremony at the USAFWC March 17, 2014, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The STEP program, established in 1980, is designed to meet those unique circumstances that, in the commander’s judgment, clearly warrant promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nichole Sedesse (center), United States Air Force Warfare Center protocol ceremonial NCO, stands with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jay Silveria (right), USAFWC commander, and U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Robert Ellis (left), USAFWC command chief, after being STEP promoted to the rank of Technical Sgt. at the USAFWC March 17, 2014, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The STEP promotion program offers commanders a limited opportunity to immediately promote enlisted members to staff sergeant, technical sergeant, and master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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