Tech. Sgt. Richard Bates, 47th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, was selected for promotion to Technical Sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP) program on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2017. Prior to this STEP promotion, Bates was also a Senior Airman Below-the-Zone recipient and a first-time staff sergeant select. ( Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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