I only did one enlistment in the Navy but I never heard of a step promotion. I had to to take all the tests for BMR and the electronic tests for ETN3 and ETN2. A high school buddy went on and completed 24 years and retired as a Master Chief told me I should have stayed in because E-5 was the hardest test I would ever have to take. E-6 and above were all based on leadership skills. Nothing like hind sight.
I've worked in public sector, private companies, as well as the military. What I liked about the latter is precisely that sort of thing: they recognize excellence, and they celebrate it as well (an important part). I've been to a few of such ceremonies, and not just for military personnel but for civvies as well. Love to see the pride in this woman's eyes for this recognition.
Army guy here. If the Zoomies say it's a big deal, then it's a big deal--so I am just taking a moment to add my congratulations to an NCO who obviously is getting it done!
@@yanni2112 Ex Royal Navy NCO here, fantastic to see good work being seen and this woman clearly deserved her promotion. It is 5 years later and I hope her career has carried on in the same vein.
Civilian Guy here. If you Army Guys and Navy Guys and British Guys are impressed THEN I am IMPRESSED. First of all...thank you very much for YOUR Service to this great country and you fine folks over in the UK to your country. I am really really appreciative of what you folks have done, the risks taken, the sacrifices made, the time away from home, at times not eating the best of meals, maybe being could hungry and wet, being extremely tired, etc..... - all of it. For sure. Second - I am very thankful she received the acknowledgment and recognition of her hard work, dedication, intelligence, and results. Very impressive. I had to Google what a Step Promotion is and why they are given. WOW. I am very thankful that I can rest easy and sleep well at night as so many Marine grunts, Army folks, Air Force fly folks, Navy rascals, Coast Guard dudes, SEALS, Rangers, PJ's, SAS, and others have walked that path. Freedom should NEVER be taken for granted as such a high cost has been paid for our freedom over the years. This fact is certainly not lost on me. As far as you Brits are concerned....Love you guys. Just a shame I have to fly 4000 miles to get proper Fish and Chips! Seriously, God bless this woman as she certainly deserved the promotion and thank you to all that have served, both in the US and the UK. Past, Current and Future. You guys rock.... One very grateful civilian here.
For you naysayers of the military, this type of promotion is not given very often. It is reserved for the best of the best of the best, who perform way above what is normal. She also had awards from other units that say she was performing way over her pay grade, and as a result, she was promoted to a pay grade and responsibility commensurate with her knowledge and skills. When you have someone like this, it is a total waste to keep them somewhere, where they cannot be used to improve the efficiency of the unit. I know about this, as I served 24 years in the same military, the US Air Force. I am proud of this young lady, and see that she will more than likely be promoted to E-9, if not given a chance to go forward in training to become an officer. Hoorah Young lady!
I spent 26 years in and saw a few deserved STEP promotions that I truly thought were deserved. Others, not so much. Too many politics and taking credit for what others had done. STEP needs to be done away with because of it's abuse. If they were truly deserved for work related exceptional performance (on their own merit, not others), I'm all for it, but unfortunately most of the time it is not. The Air Force always made a big deal out of "volunteering" and what you did on your off duty time if you were to be STEP promoted. The "Whole Person Concept". What off duty time? I'm here 12-14 hours a day and at least two weekends a month and I'm deployed 4-6 months a year while the STEP promoted goes to college and finishes their degree. They were more impressed with who coached the little league team or girl scouts. I know I actually earned the ones on my sleeve. I too know the US Air Force and it's politics.
Caley Hand In my 24 years in the Air Force I witnessed some STEP promotion abuses. The most flagrant one occurred in my squadron at Torrejon AB in 1979. The only thing ‘exceptional’ about the promotee was being the First Sergeant’s son in law. He got the E6 rank and pay, but not our respect. A few months later he acknowledged what we all knew, then we made our peace. MSgt Pepe Carrillo USAF, retired
@@nomadjeff1922My son made s/msgt in under 18 years, No politics here, he earned it. posted 4/25/ 2019. sorry you are upset. My son enlisted week after 911.
My great grandfather served in WWI and my grandfather lied about his age to join the Army TWO YEARS BEFORE PEARL HARBOR and served in the Air Force for 28 years. He was an aviation engineer and aircraft maintenance chief at Mcdill AFB when he retired so I was born and raised in Tampa. Good on her. She's definitely an outstanding NCO. They're the backbone of our military and what sets us apart are men and women like her. Three cheers for her! From a retired Army veteran, Slava Ukraini!
Click farms in certain countries have to have thousands of accounts active so they can sell fake likes, upvotes and traffic. If all they do is upvote Google flags them as suspicious, so they randomly like and dislike video. That's why you see something like "Teenager saves baby" videos with 150k likes and 33 dislikes.
@@christophernieves1215 Maybe he will understand when you say it. But I said it best I could - I'm a Southern woman and I like to maintain the image that I am not capable of using foul language. It's not true, but I do try.
I was in the Canadian Air Force and out of my 35 year career, I worked with USAF personnel 13 years in the USA and 6 years in Canada, all with NORAD. Great to see such a promotion and I miss the excellent USAF folks. Keep up the great work!
Just means to get a promotion outside the normal procedure. So she didn't have to take the test/time to get promoted. She was step promoted. Kind of like a field promotion.
Wow...that's cool. She did have an impressive record. Thanks for the explanation on step promotion. I'm sure its neat to be in the position to be sitting around talking about step promoting someone who deserves. Neat stuff indeed.
They started this program either right before or right after I retired in 1989. I, personally, don't know anyone that's ever been selected for a STEP promotion but a young lady I know of (her sister & I worked together) received a STEP to MSgt. These videos showing these types of things make me proud to be a retired member of the absolute best Air Force in the world!
@@clydeboltz6812 I can't remember what the STEP stood for but the program rewarded exceptionally performing airmen with a promotion out of cycle. It started at the supervisor level and had to go all the way to HQ USAF for final approval. Like I said in my earlier post, it was something that started in the late 1980's.
@@nomadjeff1922 I saw this promotion action several months ago on U Tube. It primarily caught my attention because of the MacDill connection. So you retired in 1989. I guess I can one-up you I retired in April 1971 while at Barksdale LA. I now suspect that I have received more retirement dollars than 20 years active duty pay. cboltz87@gmail.com
@@@clydeboltz6812, Started in 1977 and retired(medically) in 2003. Once again I saw STEP promotions done right, but often it was pure politics and I'm not the only one who has that opinion. I have zero respect for ass kissers. I even saw a guy STEP promoted because "he has a hard time with tests". Really? Try earning it. I sleep about 4-5 hours a day for years because I had to stay fit, study and work 10-12 hours a day, deploy, work weekends, write medals, evaluations, and on and on. AND you have to go to college to finish at least an associate's degree to have a chance at E-8 or E-9. Do the math. When did I have time to coach little league or do "meals on wheels"? I DID MY DAMN JOB. Best of the best my ass. Live it and you'll know. We had great Airmen I wanted to reenlist and left because of this BS. And yes I have written 4 STEP packages in my career. I know the system and my contacts tell me it's probably worse now than when I retired.
Yes she brings him coffee every morning. She also turns in the reports on time. Thats definitely worthy of promotion over everyone else. Officers have to pretend like they care about the peasants sometimes.
@@frankcastle9691 Fuck, those grapes of yours are sour as fuck. By the way Frank Castle stopped being edgy around 2004, and is now associated with police officers who stood by and while people were being massacred during the school shootings in Uvalde in 2022. Also, stop being a jealous little bitch.
Congrats to her. Brings back memories. 40 years ago I was nominated for and received a "Below the Zone" early promotion from E4 to E5. The evaluation process was very stressful. A group of senior NCO's and a few officers sit around a table taking turns asking random questions. They asked me about things like the entire chain of command, Air Force history and Air Force trivia.
It is nice to see that commander see the potential in its command in jobs that are not in the spotlight day after day, the people behind the scenes. Great job.
I was honored to support the STEP promotion for a Sergeant, a fellow instructor in my unit. His expression when awarded his Staff Sergeant rank was worth it. And it proved to be a wise promotion. And btw, for those commenters from the U.K., I appreciate it. I love Great Britain and will never forget her people or the two years I spent there. Cheers, mates!
Congratulations on your promotion and very very proud of you..I bet your parents are very proud too I know you don't know me but I was so excited to see you get promotion so had write you. Because I belong to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 80 in Downers Grove in Illinois..it for vertrans .
You can see she knew it was coming because she was trying so hard to conceal that grin but it was still creeping through. Good job on her, she deserves it.
TSgt Baldwin, A career of noteworthy accomplishments. Congratulations on your STEP promotion. You're a valued member of the Air Force. Outstanding you were acknowledged by your chain of command. Best regards as you continue to serve as an NCO or through OTS as an officer. Thank you for your service to our country. An Army 'mustang.'
i never get tired of watching these .... my last promotion was in the field in combat, here are you orders.... i shipped out before i could get them sewed on and rock and roll!!
I spend 8 years in Air force only got promoted only to E-4. My last commander a L/Col. couldn't believe it. He wanted me to reenlisted. No way. I still love the Air Force. I'm a stock market trader now. The Air Force has to do a better job to keep good people. The buddy system doesn't really work.
Nice. Did this to an E5 who worked for me at Strike Fighter Wing, Atlantic Fleet in Virginia Beach. Called him over to the Commodore's office and you should have seen his face when the majority of the CPO mess was in there as well. Then the truth came out that he was being meritoriously promoted to E6. One of the best days of my career: seeing the junior troops receiving what they have earned!
Was she an agent or support? One of my first supervisors was step promoted to e-6 when I was assigned to OSI at Bolling...would've been around '96 or '97.
Retired Master Sergeant. If you notice this is not an award she was given for a single outstanding accomplishment or a period of superior performance. She has been exceeding the standard for her entire career and there is little doubt that she will continue to do so. In cases like hers a STEP promotion is well warranted and giving it to her is in the best interest of the service. Well done Technical Sergeant. It would be great to see an update.
Nice! I remember I got my E4 with waver when I was in the Army. My battalion commander made all of the E3 and under go to attention and then he smoked them for 30 mins. He yelled at them and said I was the only E4 and under with a license on every piece of equipment and I was the only one getting the job done. I also got an Arcom for 30 days in the field. I worked 15 hr days while everyone else worked 8.
God I love my military! Ex Army vet two tours in Iraq. Good for her. Military is the most unbiased organization ever you went above and beyond you where always recognized I’ve seen time and time again in my army
I had a similar incident for me. I had tested for Staff Sergeant and we were waiting for the scores to see if we would get a line number to be promoted. My first sergeant decided to have some with the aid of our squadron commander a Lt. Col. I was called off post by the first sergeant to report to squadron headquarters. I was told my windows of my barracks room were broken from the inside out. The first sergeant went into MTI mode, telling the commander was gonna have my butt. The commander calls us into his office, after the first shirt reported the commander looked at me saying I do not know what I am going to do with you, my response was yes sir! He then stood up and put out his hand, congratulating me for getting my line number for Staff Sergeant. It went off perfect, but yes I did pay the first shirt for his joke!!! I still miss CMSgt Triplett. That was 1981 it is 2022 now!
No idea about the military, no clue how any promotion works, but what i do know is that was one hell have a way to get promoted and has to bring a smile to peoples faces.. good stuff.
Thank you all for your service, you help with Gods help protect me and mine from all foreign and Domestic enemies , thanks you vary much praise Jesus grace Christ amen BigAl California.
I remember being so proud when my dad made Tsgt and got his last stripe before retiring. 27 years serving, we spent a few years on Guam at Anderson, lived in Jigo. Stationed Semore Johnson and later at Hahn AFB in Germany. Worked in environmental systems most of the time, became shop chief later and crew chief on the Phantoms. Joining the military is a great way to see the world and experience other cultures through immersion. If you have thick skin, and strong mental fortitude, it's a great lifestyle.
When I was in the woods at Campbell the 101st CG visited us in the field and asked one of our platoon sergeants who his best soldier was. He pointed out a PFC and the CG promoted him to SP4 on the spot. A great memory.
When I joined the military in 1987 I remember how many black and Hispanic soldiers were in positions of leadership and rank..it felt good to a kid from NY to know that if you excelled , you would be recognized regardless of your race, religion or background. It’s wonderful to see that gender is now also included in that tradition ...I’m ex Army but outstanding Sergeant !! If I didn’t address you with the proper respect , please forgive me been out of the game for while now 🙏🏼 Godbless
Retired Navy here. For a full bird colonel to give you a step promotion like that, you must be really on the ball. Congratulations Tech Sergeant.
I only did one enlistment in the Navy but I never heard of a step promotion. I had to to take all the tests for BMR and the electronic tests for ETN3 and ETN2. A high school buddy went on and completed 24 years and retired as a Master Chief told me I should have stayed in because E-5 was the hardest test I would ever have to take. E-6 and above were all based on leadership skills. Nothing like hind sight.
At least two more factors. It's a given.
Same as MAP@@DougPoulton
also, my 1st class exam was mostly rate, a few non-rate fleeter stuff, almost no general military or leadership@@DougPoulton
@@DougPoulton you never heard of it in the navy, because this is an AF thing.
Love to see people who work hard get recognized and promoted .
I've worked in public sector, private companies, as well as the military. What I liked about the latter is precisely that sort of thing: they recognize excellence, and they celebrate it as well (an important part). I've been to a few of such ceremonies, and not just for military personnel but for civvies as well. Love to see the pride in this woman's eyes for this recognition.
Congratulations, she should be promoted as she has proven she is a true leader.
Wait, she’s my Senior (SMSgt). Best senior enlisted leader I’ve ever had!!
She's a smart woman. A good leader. No matter where she goes, she builds great teams/programs. Congrats to you.
Army guy here. If the Zoomies say it's a big deal, then it's a big deal--so I am just taking a moment to add my congratulations to an NCO who obviously is getting it done!
Navy Guy here, I feel the same
@@yanni2112 Ex Royal Navy NCO here, fantastic to see good work being seen and this woman clearly deserved her promotion. It is 5 years later and I hope her career has carried on in the same vein.
I THINK THAT IS ONE SMART WOMAN
"the Zoomies" had me in stitches. XD
Civilian Guy here. If you Army Guys and Navy Guys and British Guys are impressed THEN I am IMPRESSED. First of all...thank you very much for YOUR Service to this great country and you fine folks over in the UK to your country. I am really really appreciative of what you folks have done, the risks taken, the sacrifices made, the time away from home, at times not eating the best of meals, maybe being could hungry and wet, being extremely tired, etc..... - all of it. For sure.
Second - I am very thankful she received the acknowledgment and recognition of her hard work, dedication, intelligence, and results. Very impressive. I had to Google what a Step Promotion is and why they are given. WOW.
I am very thankful that I can rest easy and sleep well at night as so many Marine grunts, Army folks, Air Force fly folks, Navy rascals, Coast Guard dudes, SEALS, Rangers, PJ's, SAS, and others have walked that path. Freedom should NEVER be taken for granted as such a high cost has been paid for our freedom over the years. This fact is certainly not lost on me.
As far as you Brits are concerned....Love you guys. Just a shame I have to fly 4000 miles to get proper Fish and Chips!
Seriously, God bless this woman as she certainly deserved the promotion and thank you to all that have served, both in the US and the UK. Past, Current and Future. You guys rock....
One very grateful civilian here.
She did something right is an understatement . I never met a person that was step promoted during my 4 year enlistment. It's a big deal
RGSS to make Tech that fast ? Damn
I have, back in 88 89,takes lots of hard work
If it was my call...She would be a second lieutenant. That's toooo much of a step program because she isnt "educated enough". What do I know tho.
Shit, I never met anyone during my 16 years. Definitely a big deal
The most idiot and rasist president in the world. slavery time must be changed. ther is no cheng without stragl.
As a retired USAF officer and a prior enlisted NCO, I can identify with this outstanding NCO. Congratulations
For you naysayers of the military, this type of promotion is not given very often. It is reserved for the best of the best of the best, who perform way above what is normal. She also had awards from other units that say she was performing way over her pay grade, and as a result, she was promoted to a pay grade and responsibility commensurate with her knowledge and skills. When you have someone like this, it is a total waste to keep them somewhere, where they cannot be used to improve the efficiency of the unit. I know about this, as I served 24 years in the same military, the US Air Force. I am proud of this young lady, and see that she will more than likely be promoted to E-9, if not given a chance to go forward in training to become an officer. Hoorah Young lady!
I was just asking that!thak you for the explanation👍
Well stated. Thank you for your service.
I spent 26 years in and saw a few deserved STEP promotions that I truly thought were deserved. Others, not so much. Too many politics and taking credit for what others had done. STEP needs to be done away with because of it's abuse. If they were truly deserved for work related exceptional performance (on their own merit, not others), I'm all for it, but unfortunately most of the time it is not. The Air Force always made a big deal out of "volunteering" and what you did on your off duty time if you were to be STEP promoted. The "Whole Person Concept". What off duty time? I'm here 12-14 hours a day and at least two weekends a month and I'm deployed 4-6 months a year while the STEP promoted goes to college and finishes their degree. They were more impressed with who coached the little league team or girl scouts. I know I actually earned the ones on my sleeve. I too know the US Air Force and it's politics.
Caley Hand In my 24 years in the Air Force I witnessed some STEP promotion abuses. The most flagrant one occurred in my squadron at Torrejon AB in 1979. The only thing ‘exceptional’ about the promotee was being the First Sergeant’s son in law. He got the E6 rank and pay, but not our respect. A few months later he acknowledged what we all knew, then we made our peace.
MSgt Pepe Carrillo
USAF, retired
@@nomadjeff1922My son made s/msgt in under 18 years, No politics here, he earned it. posted 4/25/ 2019. sorry you are upset. My son enlisted week after 911.
My great grandfather served in WWI and my grandfather lied about his age to join the Army TWO YEARS BEFORE PEARL HARBOR and served in the Air Force for 28 years. He was an aviation engineer and aircraft maintenance chief at Mcdill AFB when he retired so I was born and raised in Tampa. Good on her. She's definitely an outstanding NCO. They're the backbone of our military and what sets us apart are men and women like her. Three cheers for her! From a retired Army veteran, Slava Ukraini!
British army here. Could we line up the prats who have given this a thumbs down. Congrats girl.
Click farms in certain countries have to have thousands of accounts active so they can sell fake likes, upvotes and traffic. If all they do is upvote Google flags them as suspicious, so they randomly like and dislike video. That's why you see something like "Teenager saves baby" videos with 150k likes and 33 dislikes.
Regardless whether she deserved it or not, for this comment you're getting a thumbsdown, you fucking idiot
@@demensclay6419
Who were you talking to or about? What comment ticked you off?
US Marine here... that is exactly what I thought! WTH?!
@@christophernieves1215
Maybe he will understand when you say it. But I said it best I could - I'm a Southern woman and I like to maintain the image that I am not capable of using foul language. It's not true, but I do try.
I'm USAF retired, STEP promotions are very rare indeed....she's gonna be one hell of an NCO!
Agree, privileged officers would never waste their time with scummy low life enlisted people.
I’m from the uk 🇬🇧 and I’m so proud of her I hope she fulfils a long and distinguished career God bless America 🇺🇸
religious vomit
@@michaelanderson7715 more like fanatic lunacy I'd say
I was in the Canadian Air Force and out of my 35 year career, I worked with USAF personnel 13 years in the USA and 6 years in Canada, all with NORAD. Great to see such a promotion and I miss the excellent USAF folks. Keep up the great work!
Pierre... Pierro? Celui avec un skate fait avec un ski alpin?
Thank You Sir for serving the nation of Canada for 35 years!!!! In the Canadian Air Force. I served 6 years in the US Air Force so we are brothers!!!!
That's awesome, good for her. Haven't seen many people get stepped to TSgt. Genuine reaction by her was great.
what does that mean to get stepped?
Just means to get a promotion outside the normal procedure. So she didn't have to take the test/time to get promoted. She was step promoted. Kind of like a field promotion.
Wow...that's cool. She did have an impressive record. Thanks for the explanation on step promotion. I'm sure its neat to be in the position to be sitting around talking about step promoting someone who deserves. Neat stuff indeed.
A beautiful motion of political correctness. My news Air Force. Where race and gender are the mission now. Isnt it great? Jesus.
STEP = Stripe for Exceptional Performance.
Well, this vid is 5 years old and still being recognized, as it should. From an old Army grunt, congratulations and a well deserved respectful salute.
Richard - thank you very much for your service to this great country.
Hooah brother grunt
And her salute at the end
Hell yeah
Straight up! The way she snapped off that salute to her c/o gave me goose bumps! I would have been proud to have served with her........
Who are these people who gave this girl a thumbs down. She earned that promotion.
Well, we got a chance to identify the fourth grade drunken idiots.
htf do you know?
@@MyBelchhow do you know she did not ?
I never said she didn't. I'm not a mindless numbskull.
@@merjahyttinen9294
just an old Army guy saying "You go girl" and best of luck.
They started this program either right before or right after I retired in 1989. I, personally, don't know anyone that's ever been selected for a STEP promotion but a young lady I know of (her sister & I worked together) received a STEP to MSgt. These videos showing these types of things make me proud to be a retired member of the absolute best Air Force in the world!
I'm confused what's a step promotion I retired E 8 1971 Made E 7 in 7 years April 30 .maks48 years on retired rolls
@@clydeboltz6812 I can't remember what the STEP stood for but the program rewarded exceptionally performing airmen with a promotion out of cycle. It started at the supervisor level and had to go all the way to HQ USAF for final approval. Like I said in my earlier post, it was something that started in the late 1980's.
STEP started before 89. I'll have to check, but it was around 84-85 if I remember. Too bad it's been abused so much.
@@nomadjeff1922 I saw this promotion action several months ago on U Tube. It primarily caught my attention because of the MacDill connection. So you retired in 1989. I guess I can one-up you I retired in April 1971 while at Barksdale LA. I now suspect that I have received more retirement dollars than 20 years active duty pay. cboltz87@gmail.com
@@@clydeboltz6812, Started in 1977 and retired(medically) in 2003. Once again I saw STEP promotions done right, but often it was pure politics and I'm not the only one who has that opinion. I have zero respect for ass kissers. I even saw a guy STEP promoted because "he has a hard time with tests". Really? Try earning it. I sleep about 4-5 hours a day for years because I had to stay fit, study and work 10-12 hours a day, deploy, work weekends, write medals, evaluations, and on and on. AND you have to go to college to finish at least an associate's degree to have a chance at E-8 or E-9. Do the math. When did I have time to coach little league or do "meals on wheels"? I DID MY DAMN JOB. Best of the best my ass. Live it and you'll know. We had great Airmen I wanted to reenlist and left because of this BS. And yes I have written 4 STEP packages in my career. I know the system and my contacts tell me it's probably worse now than when I retired.
Still to this day cannot watch this without tears. She seems so deserving and so humble
First time watching this and had the same reaction.
I have the at most respect for these men and women who protect our freedom.
It maybe a small thing, but after all that she wells up and still remembers to salute.
Great record of achievement correctly recognised 👍🏻
Yes she brings him coffee every morning. She also turns in the reports on time. Thats definitely worthy of promotion over everyone else. Officers have to pretend like they care about the peasants sometimes.
@@frankcastle9691 Fuck, those grapes of yours are sour as fuck. By the way Frank Castle stopped being edgy around 2004, and is now associated with police officers who stood by and while people were being massacred during the school shootings in Uvalde in 2022. Also, stop being a jealous little bitch.
@@zoe-janesutherland4359 sorry if the facts hurt your feelings. You can fuck right off too 🖕
Congrats to her. Brings back memories. 40 years ago I was nominated for and received a "Below the Zone" early promotion from E4 to E5. The evaluation process was very stressful. A group of senior NCO's and a few officers sit around a table taking turns asking random questions. They asked me about things like the entire chain of command, Air Force history and Air Force trivia.
It is nice to see that commander see the potential in its command in jobs that are not in the spotlight day after day, the people behind the scenes. Great job.
I aad my CONGRATULATIONS to the NCO , sergeant. Thank you for serving the nation.
From a Marine and Navy Vet....I salute you!
Anthony - thank you very much for your service to this great country!
Congratulations Sister Airman. My father was a senior enlisted in the Air Force. I hope you have a long successful career.
🗣WAY TO GO BACKBONE!!! 🗣HOOAH!!!
Blessings From Texas🤠
I'm late to the party, but my Congratulations to you, don't have a shelf life...Job well done!!!!
I was honored to support the STEP promotion for a Sergeant, a fellow instructor in my unit. His expression when awarded his Staff Sergeant rank was worth it. And it proved to be a wise promotion.
And btw, for those commenters from the U.K., I appreciate it. I love Great Britain and will never forget her people or the two years I spent there. Cheers, mates!
WTG ma'm! And thank you for your brave and diligent service to our country!
We need to see more of this.Thank-You for your service, ALL OF YOU.
Congratulations on your promotion and very very proud of you..I bet your parents are very proud too I know you don't know me but I was so excited to see you get promotion so had write you. Because I belong to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 80 in Downers Grove in Illinois..it for vertrans .
I am not in military but I get goosebumps proud of her and our military. I love the Freedom my USA given me !!! I stand before 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 !!!
You can see she knew it was coming because she was trying so hard to conceal that grin but it was still creeping through. Good job on her, she deserves it.
TSgt Baldwin, A career of noteworthy accomplishments. Congratulations on your STEP promotion. You're a valued member of the Air Force. Outstanding you were acknowledged by your chain of command. Best regards as you continue to serve as an NCO or through OTS as an officer. Thank you for your service to our country. An Army 'mustang.'
I'm a heartless bastard, but i felt my tearducts trying to act up. pesky things
You heartless bastard!
Never seen or heard of anyone step promoted, definitely rare.
Thats because an officer wouldn't waste their time on low life enlisted people.
I love seeing top performers getting recognized and advanced for their hard work and dedication! 🇺🇸
Congratulations to you Sgt. for the promotion and Thank You for your service to the Nation. My dad was in the Army/airforces in WW2.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Civilian Here. Thank all you Men and Women for your service.
Well done Tech Sergeant! Impressive getting this recognition from a full bird!
i never get tired of watching these ....
my last promotion was in the field in combat, here are you orders.... i shipped out before i could get them sewed on and rock and roll!!
NCO’S the backbone of the Military! All branches! Semper Fi!
I spend 8 years in Air force only got promoted only to E-4. My last commander a L/Col. couldn't believe it. He wanted me to reenlisted. No way. I still love the Air Force. I'm a stock market trader now. The Air Force has to do a better job to keep good people. The buddy system doesn't really work.
When he turned on the siren some in the audience got real serious, others wanted to laugh including the wing commander.
Nice. Did this to an E5 who worked for me at Strike Fighter Wing, Atlantic Fleet in Virginia Beach. Called him over to the Commodore's office and you should have seen his face when the majority of the CPO mess was in there as well. Then the truth came out that he was being meritoriously promoted to E6. One of the best days of my career: seeing the junior troops receiving what they have earned!
Ex Royal Marine here, well done girl, love to all serving and veterans of my nation and our brilliant American family across the pond!!
Congratulations Captain Brown! Thank you not only for your service, but for going above and beyond to achieve excellence. Very deserving Stripe!!!
Always love these, good leadership instills professionalism
As retired military myself. I have never seen this happen. It’s extremely rare.
I was Stationed as an RN at the Hospital 1976-1978 Good Memories.
my daughter was step promoted to tech sergeant while serving OSI
gerry forbes congrats. I am sure you daughter is a fine noncom. Thank her for her service. 👍🇺🇸
ty she has since retired e8
Is a step promotion the same thing as a meritorious promotion? I was in the marines and have never heard of a step promotion
Was she an agent or support? One of my first supervisors was step promoted to e-6 when I was assigned to OSI at Bolling...would've been around '96 or '97.
Congratulations!
Good job!!! Love our military.....thank you all for your service.
Impressive! I like it when people work hard and are rewarded for it. Well done!
Congrats. The respect of the program is seen when their peers agree with the promotion.
CMSgt (Ret) USAF
Great Leadership, taking care of their troops.
That colonel looks like a kid to me. I must be getting old.
Rich Eaton College kids look like high school kids the older you get.
Same thought. I would have asked if he had a note from his mom to be there.
Lol. I was thinking along those lines.
I love these videos. I have never served in any military service whatsoever. But I have a real fascination with the military life. And various wars.
Congratulations to you young lady. You are now E-6 super non-com! Thank you for your service and Godspeed to you!
I love to see people excel and o things with their lives. God bless you!!!!!
Congrats TSgt!!! Thank you! 🇺🇸
GOD BLESS HER
SHE EARNED IT
😇👍🏼
I'm sure her family is
Very proud of her
( I know it was 5 years ago, I pray she got another Rank raise)
Hearing what the Colonel mentioned of her achievements I would think she is a Master Sergeant by now!!!!
Retired Master Sergeant. If you notice this is not an award she was given for a single outstanding accomplishment or a period of superior performance. She has been exceeding the standard for her entire career and there is little doubt that she will continue to do so. In cases like hers a STEP promotion is well warranted and giving it to her is in the best interest of the service. Well done Technical Sergeant. It would be great to see an update.
Simply amazing and heartwarming. Very cool ! Thanks
And THIS is why I love this country - because our military is the last, best hope for the entire country and WORLD!
That was brilliant. I think she had an idea though :-)
Nice! I remember I got my E4 with waver when I was in the Army. My battalion commander made all of the E3 and under go to attention and then he smoked them for 30 mins. He yelled at them and said I was the only E4 and under with a license on every piece of equipment and I was the only one getting the job done. I also got an Arcom for 30 days in the field. I worked 15 hr days while everyone else worked 8.
God I love my military! Ex Army vet two tours in Iraq. Good for her. Military is the most unbiased organization ever you went above and beyond you where always recognized I’ve seen time and time again in my army
Thank you to all the service MEN an WOMEN defending our country Thank for your SERVICE 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Wow man!!!! Good for her, u can tell it meant a lot to her too, hard work pays off
Respect from west europe Holland 💀❤👍🌎
Outstanding. I got it pinned on once or twice as a US Marine, and it hurt a lot more. But the same joy in accomplishment. Keep being extraordinary.
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Awesome. What an impressive young lady!
Smart and gorgeous!
Makes me proud to be American.
God Bless the American military and so many victories from personnel like this well appreciated and respected lady.
Good for you. You go girl. My Dad was in the air force. I respect everyone in our armed forces.
Amazing performance from her over the years, well earned. Wing Commander also very clear and well presented.
It’s nice to see that they are having some fun! With the promotion. Thanks 🙏 for your service.
I had a similar incident for me. I had tested for Staff Sergeant and we were waiting for the scores to see if we would get a line number to be promoted. My first sergeant decided to have some with the aid of our squadron commander a Lt. Col. I was called off post by the first sergeant to report to squadron headquarters. I was told my windows of my barracks room were broken from the inside out. The first sergeant went into MTI mode, telling the commander was gonna have my butt. The commander calls us into his office, after the first shirt reported the commander looked at me saying I do not know what I am going to do with you, my response was yes sir! He then stood up and put out his hand, congratulating me for getting my line number for Staff Sergeant. It went off perfect, but yes I did pay the first shirt for his joke!!! I still miss CMSgt Triplett. That was 1981 it is 2022 now!
Wow what a strong performer...I can guarantee you that she's a strong mom also. Beautiful smile by the way.
outstanding........thank you for your service!
That was great! She obviously more than deserved the new stripe!
Wow! she is all that and some.... ❤congrats madd love and respect.. thank you for your service !♥
Thnak you for your service ma'am.
When you know your integrity is beyond reproach... well...
It's beyond reproach.
Excellent. Good job Commander! Way to reward good work and keep morale high! Work hard-get rewarded and recognized for the good work.
Congratulations Sergeant! Thank you for what you do.
No idea about the military, no clue how any promotion works, but what i do know is that was one hell have a way to get promoted and has to bring a smile to peoples faces.. good stuff.
Wow outstanding (salute)🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Thank you all for your service, you help with Gods help protect me and mine from all foreign and Domestic enemies , thanks you vary much praise Jesus grace Christ amen BigAl California.
This brought tears to my eyes, well done!
Respect from Kelowna British Columbia Canada
I remember being so proud when my dad made Tsgt and got his last stripe before retiring. 27 years serving, we spent a few years on Guam at Anderson, lived in Jigo. Stationed Semore Johnson and later at Hahn AFB in Germany. Worked in environmental systems most of the time, became shop chief later and crew chief on the Phantoms. Joining the military is a great way to see the world and experience other cultures through immersion. If you have thick skin, and strong mental fortitude, it's a great lifestyle.
Wow! Just fantastic performance. Keep up the great work that you do. Keep on encouraging others under your leadership to move forward. 😁👍👍
Congratulations. Thank you for your service.
Awesome, Good work and congratulations!
When I was in the woods at Campbell the 101st CG visited us in the field and asked one of our platoon sergeants who his best soldier was. He pointed out a PFC and the CG promoted him to SP4 on the spot. A great memory.
I will never forget Sgt Hynson Your commander wants to see you NOW.....as loud as possible over the pa system.
Congratulations. Thanks
Good for her 😎 "Hey, Dems! Woman. 'Of color'. Awards. Promotions. Pay raise. Leadership...
When I joined the military in 1987 I remember how many black and Hispanic soldiers were in positions of leadership and rank..it felt good to a kid from NY to know that if you excelled , you would be recognized regardless of your race, religion or background. It’s wonderful to see that gender is now also included in that tradition ...I’m ex Army but outstanding Sergeant !! If I didn’t address you with the proper respect , please forgive me been out of the game for while now 🙏🏼 Godbless