RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brayan Arroyo-Arias, 435th Security Forces Squadron administration and assessments section chief, was promoted to technical sergeant through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program, by Col. Jayson Schmiedt, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Weaver, 435th SFS senior enlisted leader, December 9, 2025, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The STEP Promotion program is a merit-based promotion for Airmen who demonstrate exceptional performance and potential.