North Carolina native aces fuel systems apprentice course Published May 6, 2019 By Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Reaching the rank of Tech. Sgt. does not mean you're set in your Air Force career. Excellence in all we do, that means we strive for our greatest from Airman Basic to Chief Master Sgt., when in uniform and out. This Tech. Sgt. shows that excellence is not a one time occurrence. Tech. Sgt. Vincent Brumbach, 361st Training Squadron fuel systems apprentice course graduate, received full marks on all five of his block tests during the 36-academic-day fuels course. He was awarded the ACE award for his hard work. Rank/Name: Tech. Sgt. Vincent Brumbach Unit: 145th Maintenance Squadron, North Carolina Air National Guard Duty Title: Fuel Systems apprentice Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina Time in Service: 18 years Why you joined: To support post 9/11 operations & learn aircraft maintenance Family: Married for 13 years. Three sons. Hobbies: Home Improvement Favorite aspect of job: The feeling of satisfaction Most memorable Air Force experience: Incentive flight in an EL-130 during tactical training How do you make responsible choices: By knowing how my choices affect others, by doing what ought to be done and prioritizing Instructor: Mr. Stutts Instructor comment: "Tech. Sgt. Brumbach has been a great help in the classroom. His experience has brought a positive work ethic that has been embraced by his classmates. His commitment to excellence has motivated the class."