Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, presents Staff Sgt. Jennifer LeBlanc, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, with her new technical sergeant stripes Dec. 14 as part of the Stripes For Exceptional Performers program on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. STEP is an incentive program that identifies outstanding senior airmen, staff sergeants and technical sergeants for immediate promotion and is based on the Airman's professional accomplishments and commander recommendations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ben Gonsier)(RELEASED)