Glosson entered the USAF in 1965 as a distinguished graduate of the North Carolina State University Reserve Officer Training Corps program. He flew combat missions as a flight commander in both North and South Vietnam. He commanded the 414th Fighter Weapons Squadron and two tactical fighter wings.
Glosson joined the USAF in 1965, graduating from the North Carolina State University ROTC program. He served as a combat pilot, commanding squadrons and wings in both North and South Vietnam.