Col. Charlie Velino 47th Flying Training Wing commander, presents the Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion to Staff Sgt. Nicole Rogers, 47th Medical Group flight medicine office manager, on Sept. 6, 2018 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The Stripes for Exceptional Performers program is designed to early promote enlisted Airmen who demonstrate exceptional potential. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)