LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A young woman who grew up in Lake County has advanced another step in her military career.

Stevie Rhodes has been promoted to sergeant in the United States Air Force.

Rhodes is one of the emergency managers for the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base. 

She recently returned from a tour of duty in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.

Rhodes graduated from Kelseyville High School a few years ago. She will be returning sometime the week of June 12 to attend her sister Scarlett Rhodes' graduation.