Zeigler aces 36-day aircraft fuels systems course Published July 27, 2018 By John Ingle 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Airman 1st Class Taitem Zeigler, a 361st Training Squadron aircraft fuels systems apprentice course student, earned an ACE award July 25, 2018, after he scored 100s on the final test of the 36-day course. Zeigler and other Airmen in the 36-day course learn basic maintenance fundamentals, aircraft fuel systems operations, fuel tank entry, fuel cell familiarization and integral fuel tank familiarization. Aircraft fuel systems Airmen are required to climb inside fuel cells to inspect and detect issues within the bladders as well as perform installation and removal procedures. Rank and name: Airman 1st Class Taitem Zeigler Unit: 931st Maintenance Squadron, McConnell AFB, Kansas Duty title: Aircraft fuels systems apprentice Hometown: Natoma, Kansas Time in Service: One year Why you joined the Air Force: To serve my country and get my bachelor’s degree. Family: Tracy and Annette Zeigler, father and mother; Alyvia Zeigler, sister. Hobbies: Power sports, to include dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs and boats. I also enjoy hunting and playing basketball. Favorite aspect of job: Being hands on and physically working with the aircraft. Most memorable Air Force experience: Shaking hands with Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller, chief of Air Force Reserve and Air Force Reserve Command commander How do you make responsible choices: By living my faith and by sticking to the core values. Instructor comment: “Airman Zeigler aimed for perfection and reached it,” said 361st Training Squadron aircraft fuels systems apprentice course instructor Yan Bolduc. “He has volunteered and is now an exemplary green rope.” ***An Airman in training earns a green rope by displaying excellence in their job and duties. It is a mid-level leadership position within the training unit.