Dan Bishop: “Today, I rise to honor retired Lieutenant Colonel Allen Lamb of Lumberton, North Carolina, and to extend him best wishes…”

“Today, I rise to honor retired Lieutenant Colonel Allen Lamb of Lumberton, North Carolina, and to extend him best wishes for a very happy 90th birthday. Lieutenant Colonel Lamb, a decorated fighter pilot, led the legendary Wild Weasels tasked with destroying North Vietnam's air defenses, which included Soviet-made surface-to-air missile installations. The Wild Weasels baited the enemy into targeting them with their radar, allowing their teammates to detect and destroy the anti-aircraft system. On December 22, 1965, Lamb was the first Wild Weasel to destroy one of these missile sites, marking a key event in the war and saving countless American lives. For his heroic service, Lieutenant Colonel Lamb received two Silver Stars and a Distinguished Flying Cross. I am honored to call him a constituent. Happy birthday to Lieutenant Colonel Lamb. ____________________”