Michael Waynn Lamb, Sr Obituary (1953 - 2018)

Born Nov 03, 1953, Michael Waynn Lamb, Sr attended Oakmont High School in Roseville, CA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Michael Waynn Lamb, Sr.

Graduation Year	Class of 1971
Date of Birth	Nov 03, 1953
Date of Passing	Aug 12, 2018
About	Colonel Lamb serves on active duty as the Deputy Director, Directed Energy Directorate, Kirtland AFB, a key organization of more than 800 people (including in-house contractors) with an annual budget of more than $300 million. The Directorate is responsible for developing high-energy lasers, high-power microwaves, and other directed energy technologies for the United States Air Force and the Department of Defense . Colonel Lamb currently is assigned as Chaplain, Lt Col, CAP to the Thunderbird Composite Squadron. EDUCATION 1982 Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Arizona 1989 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Alabama (Distinguished Graduate) 1994 MBA/PhD, Management, California Coast University 1995 Master of Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, West Coast University 1995 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Alabama (Leadership Award) 1995 Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia 2000 Air War College, Correspondence 2001 Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island (Honors) 2002 Air War College, Master of Arts, Strategic Studies, Maxwell AFB, Alabama (Honors) 2004 PhD, Management Information Systems, Columbus University (Honors) ACHIEVEMENTS National Courage Award – President Ronald Reagan Ten Outstanding Young Americans Award – President George W. Bush Outstanding Young Persons of the World Nominee (United States) Theodore Von Karman Award – Engineering General Bruce K. Holloway Award – Humanitarian Gill Robb Wilson Award – CAP Highest Leadership Award CAP Service: 1. June 1999 – June 2002: Alabama Wing Chaplain, Maxwell Composite Squadron Asst. ESO, Cadet Programs Officer, Squadron Chaplain, Administration/Personnel Officer, ES Training Officer; NHQ Cadet Competition Staff, Cadet Officer School Staff. 2. June 2002 – July 2004: Massachusetts Wing ESO, Wing ES Training Officer, Wing IG Team, Wing Deputy Chaplain; Hanscom Composite Squadron Chaplain, Cadet Programs Officer, Administration/Personnel Officer, Asst. ESO, ES Training Officer; Camp Curtis Guild Composite Squadron Chaplain, Cadet Programs Officer, Administration/Personnel Officer, Asst. ESO, ES Training Officer; Plans & Programs. Course Director, Squadron Leadership School, Corporate Leadership School, Cadet NCO Academy, Cadet Officers Course and Cadet Leaders Course 3. July 2004 – August 2005: California Group 6 Chaplain, Asst. ESO, ES Training Officer, Cadet Programs Officer, Plans & Programs, Squadron Cadet Programs Officer. Course Director, Squadron Leadership School, Corporate Leadership School, Cadet NCO Academy, Cadet Officers Course and Cadet Leaders Course 4. August 2005 – June 2006: Thunderbird Composite Squadron Chaplain, Squadron Administration Officer, Squadron Cadet programs Officer, Wing Cadet Programs Officer, Wing IG Team, Wing Deputy Chaplain. Course Director, Squadron Leadership School, Corporate Leadership School, Cadet NCO Academy, Cadet Officers Course and Cadet Leaders Course. Emergency Services Positions (Certified): Mission Chaplain Mission Radio Operator Ground Team Member Ground Team Leader Mission Safety Officer (T) Ground Branch Director CAP Leadership Awards: COP, Yeager, Garber, Loening, Gill Robb Wilson (#2190) The Gill Robb Wilson Award is Civil Air Patrol’s (CAP) highest award for Senior Member professional development. It recognizes senior members who have dedicated themselves to leadership and personal development in the CAP. The CAP first gave this award in 1964 to honor the late Gill Robb Wilson. He is regarded as the founder of Civil Air Patrol, and served as CAP’s first executive officer. Civil Air Patrol is the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. CAP has a three-fold mission. It includes emergency services, the cadet program, and aerospace education. CAP professional development provides technical skills and leadership training to senior members age 18 and over to support CAP’s mission. The program enables these adults to develop these skills while providing a public service. As the member progresses through the program, they complete five increasingly complex training levels. Each level requires the member to become more involved in CAP activities, master skills in one of 23 technical areas, and develop leadership ability. As they complete these levels, the member receives awards, chances for promotion, and selection for more important roles within CAP. The final milestone is the Wilson Award. It is earned after receiving the Paul E. Garber Award. In addition, members must direct the training of fellow members in a variety of courses. They must also have served in command or leadership positions for at least three years. Finally, they must have completed CAP’s capstone course, the National Staff College, or approved equivalent. As CAP’s premiere award for senior member professional development, the Gill Robb Wilson Award should be presented by an Air Force or CAP General officer, an elected state or federal official, or other distinguished person. Less than .01% of all Senior Members have achieved the Gill Robb Wilson Award.
Events	Dr. Lamb is survived by his wife Sharon of forty-five years and his seven children – Michael Jr, Robert II, Donald, Kristofer, Sara, Tara, and Kara. He also leaves behind sixteen grandchildren. His siblings, John Lamb, Christine Tine, Michelle Chudzik and David Lamb. His humor, light, and joy in serving others will be missed. As a member of the military, Dr. Lamb gave his full measure of devotion to his country with thirty-six years of service in the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Lamb began his military career in 1971 as an Electronic Computer Systems Technician, later received his commission in 1983, and served a distinguished career retiring honorably as a Colonel in 2007. He then continued to serve with another six years of civil service Dr. Lamb was a lifelong scholar, earning a Bachelor’s degree, three Master’s degrees, two PhDs and working on a third PhD before his passing. He also volunteered with several organizations, to include his Church, the Red Cross, Civil Air Patrol, and was a lifelong Scout with fifty-seven years dedicated to the Boy Scouts. Some of his more notable awards and achievements: Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters; Time Magazine – Person of the Year (1982), National Courage Award – President Ronald Reagan, Ten Outstanding Young Americans – President George H.W. Bush, Outstanding Young Persons of the World (United States), Theodore Von Karman Award – Engineering, General Bruce K. Holloway Award – Humanitarian. Services will be held on Friday, September 21st 1pm Memorial at: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Dixon Ward 305 North Lincoln Street DIXON, California 95620 3pm Burial at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery 5810 Midway Rd, Dixon, CA 95620 Patriot Guard Riders will be attending to escort to cemetery, those who wish to ride in his honor are welcome, departure promptly at 2:15pm