U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles Donihue, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight noncommissioned officer in charge of warfighter support, and Staff Sgt. Garry Monroe, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management journeyman, are promoted under Stripes for Exceptional Performers program at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 5, 2023. The STEP program offers commanders a way to fast-track promotions for exceptionally performing enlisted members, sidestepping the usual tests and waiting periods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)