Gaining rank over the phone

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anthony Figiera, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron commander, Facetimes with Staff Sgt. Brandon Pfannenstiel, 27 SOCES Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, as he surprises Pfannenstiel with a Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion, Nov. 29, 2012. Because Pfannenstiel was away preparing to deploy, leadership from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., used alternative methods to award this new Tech. Sgt. his stripes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jette Carr)

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