Alvin Bruce Cobb

2018 Distinguished Alumni

B.A. History '65

Colonel Alvin Bruce Cobb is a 1965 graduate from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. He was a Distinguished Military Graduate and recognized as the OSU Outstanding Cadet. Cobb was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in the regular Army and went on to serve for over 27 years.

 

Having served two combat tours in Vietnam, serving as the aide-de-camp to the Commanding General at Army's Special Warfare Center, and serving as a member of the staff to the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Cobb held every leadership position from lieutenant through colonel. Cobb's awards and decorations include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with V-Device (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Purple Heart and Air Medal (with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters). Since retirement from the Army in 1993 as an officer of the Aviation branch, Cobb continues to work and has dedicated his professional time to consultation work in the aviation industry. He and his wife of 54 years, Patty, reside in their hometown of Claremore. They have two sons, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

 

Cobb says the back of his business card is his resume:

 

HUSBAND

 

FATHER

 

GRANDFATHER

 

COLONEL US ARMY, RETIRED

 

COMBAT INFANTRYMAN

 

SENIOR PARACHUTIST

 

INSTRUCTOR PILOT

 

SENIOR AVIATOR

 

CONSULTANT

 

CONTENDER

 

INSTIGATOR

 

ENABLER

 

MPA

 

BA