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(1940–2017) Born in Laurel, Mississippi, Joe Britton was commissioned from ROTC in 1961 into the US Army Field Artillery, served in Vietnam, is the recipient of the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, retiring as a Colonel in 1988. Volunteering included: Coronado Chapter, MOAA’s Director for the JROTC Support Initiative; Rotary Vocational Director and District 4-Way Speech Contest (High School) Director; Southern Arizona, American Red Cross Board Director; Habitat for Humanity President. As a member of the Sheriff’s Assist Team, Joe contributed over 1,400 hours of service not only for the safety of the county, but in identifying two previously unsolved cases resulting in felony convictions. Joe’s volunteer efforts provided scholarships for students, mentoring support for soldiers and veterans, reduced homelessness and helped to provide a safer environment throughout Cochise County.