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he was called to active military duty with the Air Force. After completing pilot training and serving in the Strategic Air Command, he joined the U2 Pilot's Program and was the youngest member in this elite group. Joe considered making the Air Force his career; however, Dan Brown, a former associate at Lion Oil Company, had joined Placid Oil Company, moved to New Orleans, and was building a staff. Dan persuaded Joe to leave the Air Force and resume his career in the petroleum industry with Placid. Joe's increasing responsibilities in Placid dictated a move to the company's headquarters in Dallas, where he evaluated prospective company investments. His expertise became apparent to