Joseph Mobley graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1966. He was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on June 24, 1968 and was held until his release on March 14, 1973. He retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.
Sponsored by:
Joseph
Scott
Mobley
POW (RVN)
October 16, 1941
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Awards Received
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Bronze Star Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Bronze Star Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
June 24, 1968 – March 14, 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Joseph Scott Mobley (NSN: 0-701867), United States Navy, for heroic achievement while serving as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 24 June 1968 to 14 March 1973. Under constant pressure from North Vietnamese interrogators and guards, he experienced harassment, intimidation and ruthless treatment in their attempt to gain military information and cooperative participation for propaganda purposes. He heroically resisted their routine cruelties and never wavered in his devotion and loyalty to the United States. These actions served to inspire and improve the morale of his fellow prisoners in the camp. Displaying extraordinary courage, resourcefulness and devotion to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Naval Service and the United States Armed Forces. [The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized.]
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
June 1968 – March 1973
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Joseph Scott Mobley, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service while interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from June 1968 to March 1973. Under the most adverse of conditions, he resisted all attempts by the North Vietnamese to use him in causes detrimental to the United States, never wavering in his devotion and loyalty to the United States and his fellow prisoners. Despite the adversities of confinement, he performed such duties and responsibilities as assigned by superiors and required of the Code of Conduct in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Displaying extraordinary courage, resourcefulness, and dedication throughout this period of imprisonment, he reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Naval Service and the United States Armed Forces. (Lieutenant Mobley is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral Joseph Scott Mobley (NSN: 0-701867), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States NavyRank:
CaptainDivision:
U.S.S. Kalamazoo (AOR-6)Action Date:
June 1988 – January 1990
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Captain Joseph Scott Mobley (NSN: 0-701867), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of U.S.S. KALAMAZOO (AOR-6) from June 1988 through January 1990. Captain Mobley consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism and unbridled enthusiasm in the performance of his assignments. An extremely astute and resourceful leader, he was responsible for the overwhelming, unprecedented success of every evolution in U.S.S. KALAMAZOO’s demanding schedule. His numerous successes included an impressive, short-notice Mediterranean deployment; a fourth place finish in the Ney competition; the squadron nomination for the Secretary of the Navy Environmental Protection Award; successful completion of a short notice outchop Operational Propulsion Plant Examination; and superior results during a surprise Type Commander 3d Marines Inspection. Captain Mobley led U.S.S. KALAMAZOO to qualification for six out of seven Mission Area Excellence Awards. Captain Mobley also forged dramatic improvements in retention and advancements. U.S.S. KALAMAZOO was the only ship in Combat Logistics Squadron FOUR to exceed both first and second term Type Commander reenlistment goals. Because of his efforts, KALAMAZOO completed in excess of 300 alongside replenishment evolutions without injury or material failure and established an extremely impressive reputation of underway logistics excellence. By his outstanding guidance, unerring judgment, and inspirational devotion to duty, Captain Mobley reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States NavyRank:
CaptainDivision:
U.S.S. Saratoga (CV-60)Action Date:
April 1990 – April 1991
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Captain Joseph Scott Mobley (NSN: 0-701867), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, U.S.S. SARATOGA (CV-60) from April 1990 to April 1991. Captain Mobley superbly commanded a vital national asset throughout the Middle East crisis. He combined a comprehensive knowledge of fleet and carrier operations with an untiring personal effort to enhance SARATOGA’s material and combat readiness, ensuring her ability to execute any national tasking. Captain Mobley’s personal impact on SARATOGA’s combat readiness was directly displayed in her superior performance during major fleet exercises, followed by an extended deployment to the Red Sea in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM. He molded an inexperienced crew into a well-prepared team of professionals and responded brilliantly during high tempo combat operations. Throughout his command Captain Mobley epitomized the highest qualities of leadership and professional integrity. By his strong direction, extraordinary effectiveness, and selfless devotion to duty, Captain Mobley reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit to Captain Joseph Scott Mobley (NSN: 0-701867), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Resources, Warfare Requirements and Assessments) (N8) from July 1992 to June 1993. Captain Mobley demonstrated the highest professional performance in a position that demands the utmost of time, perseverance, intelligence, and tact. His keen intellect, planning, programming, and budgetary expertise and persuasive influence proved critical in the consideration and development of program decisions. Captain Mobley’s close relationship with the front officers of all major Pentagon staffs proved invaluable in the coordination of daily business. His keen foresight and unwavering attention to detail ensured exceptional tasking, execution, and follow-up of every critical program within N8’s purview. Captain Mobley’s inspirational leadership, unswerving loyalty, and total devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Rear AdmiralAction Date:
September 1994 – May 1995
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Gold Star in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral Joseph Scott Mobley (NSN: 0-701867), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, Carrier Group TWO from September 1994 to October 1995 and as Commander, Naval Safety Center from September 1994 to May 1995. Rear Admiral Mobley superbly coordinated and conducted numerous multi-national naval and joint exercises, while concurrently commanding the Naval Safety Center and increasing the effectiveness of Navy safety programs. As Commander for U.S. BALTOPS ’95 he demonstrated exceptional foresight and initiative in planning and execution of an 11 nation, 37 ship Baltic Sea exercise. Additionally, he planned and executed numerous successful joint training exercises while serving as Deputy Joint Forces Air Component Commander (JFACC) for Exercise ATLANTIC RESOLVE ’94; Deputy JFCC for TRAILBLAZER ’95; Commander, Joint Task force for NORTHERN VIKING; and Deputy JFACC for BLUE FLAG 4-95. Moreover, as Commander, Naval Safety Center, his innovative guidance and commitment to truly taking care of his people led to a 37 percent reduction in motor vehicle fatalities and in an 11 percent reduction in total Navy fatalities. By his outstanding leadership, commendable innovation, and inspiring dedication to duty, Rear Admiral Mobley reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
June 24, 1968 – March 14, 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Joseph Scott Mobley (NSN: 0-701867), United States Navy, for meritorious service as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. Through his ceaseless efforts, in an atmosphere of enemy harassment, threat of torture and brutal treatment, he established and maintained intracamp communications. At great risk and in spite of further cruelty, he continued to devise many unusual and ingenious methods of communications, resulting in American and Allied prisoners resisting the enemy’s demands and at the same time improving the prisoners’ morale. By his heroic endeavors, exceptional skill, and devotion to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Naval Service and the United States Armed Forces. [The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized.]
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Rear AdmiralAction Date:
September 1996 – September 1998
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Joseph Scott Mobley (NSN: 0-701867), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Director for Operations, Headquarters, Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Command, from September 1996 to September 1998. Admiral Mobley’s resolute professionalism, dynamic leadership, and boundless energy resulted in numerous significant contributions to the operational effectiveness of Pacific Command. Under his innovative leadership and skillful operational tutelage, the command flawlessly executed multiple contingency operations affecting global national interests. Admiral Mobley also ensured the military’s largest geographic theater maintained continuous, secure, and survivable command and control operations across the entire spectrum of warfare while preparing for the dynamic and complex challenges of the 21st century. Likewise, Admiral Mobley promulgated a theater exercise vision and prioritization of funding which allowed the Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Command to honor treaty commitments, maintain theater presence, and fully support command and national military strategies while preserving training opportunities to assure the combat readiness of assigned forces. Moreover, he spearheaded theater counter-drug efforts resulting in significant operational advances in the international war on drugs. As a direct result of his inspirational leadership and outstanding mission focus, Pacific Command is better postured to execute its peacetime and wartime missions. The distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Mobley reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35)Division:
U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN-65)Action Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Joseph Scott Mobley (NSN: 0-701867), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-6 Pilot with Attack Squadron THIRTY-FIVE (VA-32), embarked in U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CVN-65), in action over Southeast Asia in 1968. His gallant and untiring devotion to duty was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.