This was the last official military photo of Joseph Scott Dobson. Taken probably 1980's.

The following information came from his official military folder.

Msgt. Joseph Scott Dobson, retired, of San Angelo, died 25 Jan 2008, in his home at 1006 Alpha Circle. He was born 31 May 1947 in Anniston AL.

Mr. Dobson entered the military in Jacksonville, AL, in Dec 1967. He retired with an honorable discharge, 31 Aug 1990, Goodfellow AFB TX with the rank of Master Sergeant. His record of service includes 7 years of Foreign Service which included Viet Nam, Turkey, and Australia. His military education includes the following: BMTS, 6 weeks, Dec 1967, NCO Leadership School, 4 weeks, Jul 1977, NCO Academy, 6 weeks, May 1985, and NCO Academy, Correspondence, Turkish Language Course, Defense Language Institute, Monterey CA, Honor Graduate, and management and communication courses through various Professional Military Education Academies.

Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized
Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal w/1 Device, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/4 Devices, Air Force Good Conduct Medal w/6 Devices, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/3 Devices, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon w/1 Device, Air Force Long Tour Ribbon w/1 Device, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon w/4 Devices, NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon w/1 Device, Air Force Training Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Awards and Recognition include
Ratings of Excellent in all three Inspection General reports while at Goodfellow AFB, Supply Squadron was chosen as Best In Air Training Command three years in a row, and was second in Air Force-wide competition, received the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal with Oakleaf Cluster.

Additional Comments
I was fortunate to be his wife for 16.5 years. I was with him when he was diagnosed with cancer. I was with him until his grave was closed. Joe selected to die at home. That is how much he loved me and how much he showed his trust in me to care for him. I am still receiving cards from people who knew him 'back when'. They all are missing him as a friend, a MSgt, the historian in the squadron, the leader who could lead. I miss him as my friend, my lover, my hero, my husband. I miss our weekends together. Even if we were in separate parts of the house, we knew we were together. Sleep peacefully my love until we can rejoice together; "...for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life;......John 5: 28-29