U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Robbins, 1st Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gary Carter, 1st FW command chief, present Tech. Sgt. Reese Delavan, 1st Maintenance Squadron munitions inspector, with a Stripes for Exceptional Performers certificate and technical sergeant's insignia at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 13, 2011. Delavan was promoted to technical sergeant as part of the STEP Program, designed to promote noncommissioned officers who demonstrate excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Newman/Released)