Three Airmen STEP promoted, respected by peers

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  • By Airman Glenn Moore
  • 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --  Three Airmen here were promoted through Stripes for Exceptional Performers, a program for Air Force members to be promoted through their exceptional performance in their duties.

Master Sgt. Timothy Madura, 325th Maintenance Squadron F-22 lead standardization crew member; Tech. Sgt. Michael Halbrook, 325th Communications Squadron base communications project manager; and Tech. Sgt. Lisa Gamble, 325th Medical Operational Squadron aerospace medical services craftsman, were the individuals promoted Dec. 22 by Brig. Gen. Tod Wolters, 325th Fighter Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Craig Deatherage, 325th FW command chief master sergeant.

Sergeant Madura may not purposefully put himself into the spotlight, but his performance on the job creates enough publicity.

"Any task I've ever seen handed to him he's done what was asked and more," said Tech. Sgt. Ralph Moseley, 325th MXS. "Everything he does is with 100 percent professionalism every time."

In addition to Sergeant Madura going above and beyond on the work he does, there are other ways he makes himself an example to younger Airmen.

"Ever since he's been here, he is the first one to work in the morning and the last one to leave," said Sergeant Moseley. "He's also is an example by keeping his uniform looking good all the time."

Other accomplishments Sergeant Madura has earned are two Air Force level awards and the 2005 Air Force European Command Weapons Safety NCO in charge of the Year. Also, Sergeant Madura has earned his bachelor's degree and a Community College of the Air Force degree.

Like Sergeant Madura, Sergeant Halbrook isn't the type of person who looks for recognition by being outspoken.

"He's an outstanding individual that takes pride in everything he does," said Chief Master Sgt. Carol Cox, 325th CS flight chief for plans and implementation. "He is a positive mentor and good example to all the airmen he works with. Sergeant Halbrook exemplifies a well rounded concept. He has earned two associate degrees and is working on his bachelor's degree. He is also great with his family and volunteers all the time on base and downtown."

"Sometimes I don't understand how he does everything he is involved in," said Chief Cox.

Last but not least, Sergeant Gamble was chosen to be submitted for this promotion by her fellow co-workers, which in itself shows how good a leader she is.

"She is a very dependable and hard worker," said Tech. Sgt. Suzanne Cournoyer, 325th MDOS NCO in charge of ambulance services department. "She is heavily involved with all the exercises performed on base and also is part of the group that responds to 911 calls and in-flight emergencies."

"I am ecstatic for her and she deserves it," said Staff Sgt. William Burch, 325 MDOS medical specialist. "She comes in and works extremely hard and is a great example to the younger Airmen around her."

Receiving a STEP promotion is quite an accomplishment. These individuals, through their exceptional performances, demonstrated the potential for more responsibility to their commanders and the Air Force.