JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- 315th Airlift Wing leadership at Joint Base Charleston announced the latest round of Stripes for Exceptional Performers II selections yesterday. The following members were selected:
Senior Master Sergeant to Chief Master Sgt.
Michael Craig, 300th Airlift Squadron
Tech. Sgt. to Master Sgt.
Shantanique Brent, 560th RED HORSE Squadron
Shaun Halsor, 317 AS
Staff Sgt. to Tech. Sgt.
Austin Dove, 317 AS
Steven Holley. 701 AS
Jonathon McKay, 315th Maintenance Squadron
Kelly Mosley, 315th Aerospace Medicine Squadron
Anthony Pasco, 300 AS
Richard Russell, 701 AS
Nicole Silva, 300 AS
Jared Smith, 701 AS
Benjamin Walker, 300 AS
Shawn Whetstone, 701 AS
The date of rank and promotion date for those selected is Oct. 1, 2019.
“Congratulations to everyone who was selected for advancement to the next grade,” said Col. Gregory Gilmour, 315th AW commander. “Your outstanding performance has contributed to the effectiveness of the wing and the Air Force. I look forward to seeing great things from each of you as continue your dedication and professionalism as an example to your fellow Wingmen.”
The Stripes for Exceptional Performers II, formally known as the Promotion Enhancement Program, is a commander’s program designed to promote outstanding and well-deserving Air Force Reserve Airmen in Category A, members assigned to a unit, and Category B, Individual Mobilization Augmentees to one grade above the authorized grade for their position. STEP II also applies to Category E or Participating Individual Ready Reserve members for E-6 through E-9 promotions. Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command establishes STEP II quotas, which are determined by manning levels.