Friday, June 19, 2026 l Vol. 51, Number 25
SERVING TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE AND THE MILITARY COMMUNITY OF SOLANO COUNTY
EXERCISE TURBO DISTRIBUTION Page 3
357TH FIGHTER SQUADRON Page 6
163RD RTS INSTRUCTORS Page 7
TAILWIND
TRAVIS
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FALCON DEPARTURE
Tech. Sgt. Tiffany Emery/U.S. Air Force file
An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft maneuvers away from a KC-135 Stratotanker in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 23. The aerial refueling mission
extended the fighter’s range and endurance, enhancing its ability to support operations across the region.
AMC’s CTS completes Expeditionary Readiness System U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Operations School
Kenneth Abbate/U.S. Air Force file photos
1st Lt. Jasmine Copeland, right, 60th Inpatient Operations Squadron surgical inpatient flight element chief, plays
defense against a youth athlete during a basketball practice at the fitness center at Travis Air Force Base, Feb. 25.
1st Lt. Copeland gives back through youth basketball K enneth Abbate 60TH AIR MOBILITY WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — The sound of a whistle carries across the gym as basketballs bounce on the hardwood and athletes move through drills during practice. On the sideline, U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jasmine Copeland, a nurse assigned to the 60th Inpatient Operations Squadron, coaches youth basketball in the local community. Her work on the court reflects the same focus on teamwork, accountability and service she applies in uniform. Copeland joined the Air Force while working toward her goal of becoming a nurse. After earning a
1st Lt. Jasmine Copeland provides patient care at David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis AFB, May 7. bachelor’s degree in physical education in 2013, she enlisted to use Air Force education benefits to continue that path. She was accepted into the Nurse Enlisted Commis-
sioning Program in 2021, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2022, obtained her nursing license and commissioned in 2023. She said serving with the 60th Inpatient Operations Squadron is a reminder of how far she has come in her career. Reflecting on her current role, Copeland said caring for patients gives her an opportunity to serve military members and their families. “Being part of a team that provides care for service members, past and present, as well as their families makes the job worth it because we are giving back to those who have served and sacrificed for their country,” See Copeland, Page 3
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. — If we want peace, the U.S. Air Force must deliberately prepare for war. This is the mission of Air Mobility Command’s two Combat Training Squadrons (CTS), who ensure when “Fight’s On” is called, Expeditionary Forces are trained to win the nation’s wars. Lt. Col. Leonard Trujillo assumed the reins of command of the 34th CTS located at Little Rock AFB, Ark. on May 1, while Lt. Col. Jonathan Lewczyk assumed command of the 49th CTS at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. on May 29. These change of command ceremonies complete an important strategic realignment of establishing complex exercise capabilities under the USAF Expeditionary Center to meet the demands of modern global threats. By bringing both of AMC’s CTSs under the purview of the USAF Expeditionary Operations School (EOS), the command See CTS, Page 4
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Col. Sarah Kaiser, Expeditionary Operations School commandant, left, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Jonathan Lewczyk, 49th Combat Training Squadron incoming commander during a change of command ceremony, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C., May 29.