Aerospace propulsion Airman earns ACE Published Sept. 18, 2015 By Staff Reports 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Cody Thompson, 361st Training Squadron, for scoring 100 percent on all his tests in the aerospace propulsion apprentice course. As an aerospace propulsion specialist, Thompson will ensure aircraft engines are in first-rate operational condition for mission effectiveness. His career tasks will include diagnosing engine problems, including the fuel, oil, electrical and engine airflow systems, removing defective components and install serviceable machinery, and performing test runs on repaired engines. Thompson graduated Sept. 11, 2015. Rank and Name: Airman 1st Class Cody Thompson Unit to be assigned: 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Duty title: Aerospace propulsion apprentice Hometown: San Jacinto, Calif. Time in Service: Four months. Why he joined: To have purpose in my life, something in my life I can be proud of accomplishing. Family: My mother, Robin Thompson, and step father Akira Cornell. Hobbies: Music and watching movies. Favorite aspect of the job: Always having more to learn. Most memorable Air Force experience: Graduating Basic Military Training. How he makes responsible choices: Thinking things through prior to making decisions. "A1C Cody Thompson received the ACE Award and top graduate honors after completing the 361st Training Squadron's TF-34 aerospace propulsion engine apprentice course," said Staff Sgt. Jessica Dial, Thompson's instructor. "Thompson scored 100 percent on all block tests showing he is absorbing the Air Force core values. While excelling as a student, he also achieved his teal rope and received a certificate of appreciation from (the Sexual Assault and Prevention Response office). Thompson's dedication to the mission and helping others will truly be an asset to the Air Force."