419th boasts impressive PEP results Published Sept. 18, 2012 By Bryan Magaña 419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Eight reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing will sew on another stripe after being selected through the promotion enhancement program, better known as PEP. The annual PEP board gives Airmen the opportunity to be promoted based on all-around performance. Airmen submit packages that include enlisted performance reports, fitness scores and a list of military and civilian accomplishments. "The PEP board looks at the whole person," said Senior Master Sgt. Marites Ramoneda-Thomas, 419th Force Support Squadron, who helped review and submit all the PEP packages for the wing. "The board chose eight out of the nine Airmen that we submitted for promotion, which goes to show how accomplished our reservists really are." About 150 reservists were chosen for PEP promotions across Air Force Reserve Command. "The 419 FW far exceeded the AFRC wing average this year, as we did in 2011," said Col. Keith Knudson, 419th Fighter Wing commander. "The results speak highly of the dedication of these Airmen, the leadership of their units, and our wing's commitment to the mission." Promotions for the following 419th reservists take effect Oct. 1: To Senior Master Sgt.: Master Sgt. Joshua Jaques, 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Master Sgt. Robert Nolan, 419th Medical Squadron Master Sgt. Jason Thorpe, 419th Maintenance Squadron To Master Sgt.: Tech. Sgt. Ronald Beard, 419th Security Forces Squadron Tech. Sgt. Davina Wong, 419th MXS To Tech. Sgt.: Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Garrett, 419th MXS Staff Sgt. Sharonda Murray, 67th Aerial Port Squadron Staff Sgt. Neil Scuderi, 419th MXS Stay connected -- Join the 419th on Facebook and YouTube