Out STEPs a technical sergeant
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Col. Tip Wight, left, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Irons, 52nd FW acting command chief, surprise Staff Sgt. Karla Bratburg, 52nd Communications Squadron, with a STEP promotion to technical sergeant at a commander’s call May 13 at the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center. Exceptional performers are awarded STEP promotions and assume the new rank upon announcement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather M. Norris)