STEP Promotion
Cutline: Brig. Gen. Robert C. Nolan II, Air Force Flight Test commander (right) and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher S. McCollor, 412th Test Wing command chief (left), promote Staff Sgt. Geoff Bell, 412th Maintenance Group, to technical sergeant during this year's Edwards Holiday Party Dec.16. Sergeant Bell was selected for the promotion through the Stripes to Exceptional Performers Program, or STEP. The STEP program is a highly visible promotion recognition program used by commanders at all levels to recognize the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of enlisted personnel by awarding them with on-the-spot promotions. (Air Force photo by Diane Betzler)