Congratulations to 13 senior airman BTZ selects Published Dec. 26, 2012 By Staff Sgt. Frances Kriss 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- Thirteen airmen 1st class were recently selected for below-the-zone promotion. A "below the zone" promotion means Airmen are able to sew on a new stripe six months earlier than their original date of rank. The following individuals will be promoted to senior airman ahead of their peers: Derrick Brigham, 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron Joshua Choate, 62nd Maintenance Operations Squadron Ryan Kelly, 10th Airlift Squadron Trevor Libby, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron Steve Bultemeier, 627th Communications Squadron Jonathan Miller, 627th CS Michael Anderson, 62nd Operations Support Squadron Christopher Helmick, 62nd OSS Clinton Brinker, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Jordan Davies, 62nd AMXS Katherine Jackson, 62nd AMXS Tyler Steele, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Jacob Turnage, 62nd MXS "This is a great accomplishment for all of these individuals," said Col. Wyn Elder, 62nd Airlift Wing commander. "Without a doubt their hard work, dedication and professionalism have set them apart. Please congratulate each and everyone on this list as I am confident they will make outstanding senior airmen!"