U.S. Air Force · United States 
Joseph Omlin
1983
Joseph Omlin III served the U.S. Air Force for 5 years. Joseph served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Joseph Omlin and Trooper Donald Smith of the Oregon State Police were killed in an aircraft accident while on a marijuana observation flight in a remote wilderness area in southern Oregon.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1965 – 1970
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Curry County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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