Sfc Lamb Case Study

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SFC Lamb joined the United States Army in August of 1989 and completed over 24 years of credible military service that has spanned across the United States Army, the United States Army Reserve, and the Kansas Army National Guard (KSARNG). The longevity of his service as an Active Duty service member, Reservist, and a Guardsman are a testament to his unwavering dedication to his country and the State of Kansas.

SFC Lamb endured multiple deployments throughout his KSARNG career to include OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF) as Squad Leader and Platoon Sergeant in Germany; and again with OEF in Afghanistan where he was a recipient of the Combat Action Badge while serving with Joint Task Force-PHOENIX in Kabul, Afghanistan. He used these deployments
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He served in a multitude of NCO leadership positions and a diverse array of assigned duty positions with exceptional results that cultivated future generations of competent leaders.

SFC Lamb was always one of the first Soldiers to show up for drill and one of the last ones to leave. He accepted responsibility for not only his actions but the actions of his Soldiers. He always knew exactly what needed to be done to make every mission successful whether it was a weekend drill, a service school, or an overseas deployment. His flexibility, motivation, and positive attitude were infectious throughout every organization he served with.

For exceptionally meritorious service throughout 24 years of serving in the United States Army from 8 August 1989 to 24 February 2014. SFC Lamb served his country with distinction in a multitude of key leadership positions. He always responded to the Nation's call and exceeded expectations throughout his deployments in Germany and Afghanistan. SFC Lamb's patriotism and selfless service reflect great credit upon himself, the Kansas Army National Guard and the United States

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