CAPT Todd Copeland was born in Orlando, Florida and commissioned in 1996 following graduation from the United States Naval Academy. 

CDR Lusk is a native of St. Paul, MN. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1997 with a B.A. in Psychology and received his commission through NROTC. Following Naval Flight Officer training in Pensacola, Fla. and San Antonio, Texas he received his “Wings of Gold” in May, 1999. 

CMDCM(AW/SW/IW) Charles Hysell III was born in Clearwater, Florida, and began his naval career in June 1995 after graduating from Clearwater High School.