Lieutenant Commander Mark Lambert is a native of Richmond, Virginia and is a 1992 graduate of Douglas Southall Freeman High School where he lettered in track and field. Mark attended the United States Naval Academy where he graduated with honors in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Oceanography. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine in May 2000.
Mark completed a transitional internship at Bethesda Naval Hospital in 2001 and reported to Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute in Pensacola, Florida, for training as a flight surgeon. He received his Naval Flight Surgeon wings in January 2002.
In February 2002, Mark reported as the Flight Surgeon to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (HMM-166) “Seaelk” at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, California. While with the “Seaelk,” he completed a deployment aboard USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In February 2003, Mark transferred to the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 (HMH-361) “Flying Tigers.”
Mark completed one Unit Deployment Program (UDP) to MCAS Futemna, Japan, with the “Flying Tigers.” Mark reported to Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC), Whidbey Island, Washington in February 2004. While there, he provided medical support to more than 1,000 active duty and reserve personnel, to include the Patrol Squadron 69 (VP-69) “Totems” and the Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 61 (VR-61) “Islanders.” In March 2006, he was temporarily assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) “Scorpions” and participated in a second UDP to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan.
Mark joined the Blue Angels in September 2006. His decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and various personal and unit awards.
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