
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Copeland is the son of Brenda and David Copeland and grandson of Doris Copeland, all of Horton. He is the brother of Tiffany (Daniel) Freeman and uncle to Aubree, Addison, and Ava Freeman. He is a 2011 graduate of Susan Moore High School, and earned an associate degree in 2014 from Wallace State Community College.