Mr. Rickey Copeland enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He served in the Strategic Air Command, SAC, and refueled B52 bombers and other aircraft. Mr. Copeland has spent a lifetime serving the residents of Buffalo Island. He was an elementary science teacher for many years with the Buffalo Island Central School District and has spent countless hours behind the scenes for his church and community. He continues his service as a missionary in India teaching at the World Bible College.