1951-1953

Joe attended BYU in Provo. He graduated with a BA degree and elected to Phi Kappa Phi, national honorary scholastic fraternity, and was also commissioned as an officer (2nd Lt.) in the Air Force. He received the Air Force Association Silver medal given to what they considered to be the “outstanding senior cadet” and named a “Distinguished Graduate” should the Air Force decide to offer a regular commission such as is received by those who graduate from the Air Force Academy.