More than 250 Reserve Citizen Airmen recently earned another stripe after being selected by the Stripes for Exceptional Performers II board. STEP II is a commander's program designed to promote the most deserving Airmen, especially those who are blocked from promotion due to a lack of position vacancies common in Reserve units. Here are tips for preparing a nomination package for the Step II Board: (1) meet all instructions as described in the STEP II guide; (2) ensure accuracy and consistency between bullets and personnel records; (3) ensure all records are current; (4) emphasize breadth of experience; and (5) ensure latest decoration occurred within past three years STEP II board.
For more Air Force news, visit the Military.com Air Force section. How much would you make with a promotion? View updated military pay charts for 2018.