Douglas Webb

Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) Douglas Wayne Webb, 56, passed away peacefully after a long heroic battle with ALS, June 7, 2017, in his home in Bennett, CO surrounded by family. He was born October 26, 1960 in Scottsbluff, NE and graduated Morrill High School in 1979. On June 26, 1982 he married Sheri Culver and together, they started their lifelong adventure in the Air Force. Doug served our country as a decorated soldier for over 33 years. As an Aerospace Physician Assistant in the Armed Forces he earned his Army Jump Wings, 2 Bronze Stars and numerous awards and medals. He was a faithful Christian man known for his humor and heartwarming smile; he could make any situation, even combat, bearable. He was notorious for pouring his heart into everything he did, no task was ever too big. He left a lasting impression and inspired people to be their best. He is survived by his loving wife Sheri, daughter Amanda (Patrick Sullivan) of Colorado Springs, CO, and son Kevin (Lindsey) of Cheyenne, WY, three grandchildren Connor, Benjamin and Luke, and his parents Harold and Jean Webb of Morrill, NE. LTCOL DOUGLAS WAYNE WEBB AFSC: 42G3/43A3 ASSIGNMENTS: 2011-2014 — Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage AK; 673d Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Flight Medicine Flight Commander; De-Facto 3d Air Support Operations Squadron: Squadron Medical Element Lead 2007-2011 — Moody AFB, Valdosta GA; 820th Base Defense Group/Director of Medical Operations; 824th Security Forces Medical Officer; 820 Security Forces Medical Officer; (Acting) Commander 2006-2007 — Minot AFB, Minot ND; 5th Medical Operations Squadron (MDOS): Public Health Flight /Commander 2004-2006 — Minot AFB, Minot ND; 5 MDOS: Operational Medicine Flight/Commander 2003-2004 — Minot AFB, Minot ND; 5 MDOS: Human Performance Training Team Leader 1999-2003 — Fairchild AFB, Spokane, WA; 92rd Aeromedical-Dental Squadron; Physiology Maintenance Chief 1997-1999 — Ellsworth AFB, Rapid City SD; 28 MDOS: Staff Physician Assistant 1994-1997 — Army Reserve Staff Officer (NBC and Ground Intelligence) 1990-1994 — WY Air National Guard; 133rd Engineer (Combat Heavy) Platoon Leader/ Executive Officer 1988-1990 — Montana State University, Bozeman MT, Army ROTC, MT Army National Guard 1982-1988 — AF-Enlisted Airman First Class to Staff Sergeant; 30373 Auto-tracking Radar Tech 1987-1988 — Conrad, MT 1984-1987 — Camp O’Donnell 3 TEWTS, Crow Valley Range; Clark AFB, Rep. Philippines 1983-1984 — Caldwell ID, Wilder Radar Site, 30373 ATRT 1982-1983 — Kessler AFB, Biloxi, MS; DEPLOYMENTS: 2010 — Port de Prince, Haiti: 386th Expeditionary SFS (ESFS) SMO 2008-2009 — Joint Base Balad, Iraq: 332 ESFG Medical/Counterinsurgency Director 2007 — Camp Bucca, Iraq: 887 ESFS Squadron Medical Officer/Non-Kinetic Manager 2006 – Forward Operating Base Al Kasik, Iraq: CMATT (MNSTC-I) Military Training Instructor/Base Medical Director 1998 — Chiclayo Peru: Deployment Deputy Commander 1991 — Costa Rica/Panama: 133rd Engineer Platoon Leader/Project Manager EDUCATION: 1996 — Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska Medical Center 1993 — Bachelors in Exercise and Sports Science (w/ Honors), University of Wyoming 2010 — Air War College 2007 — Air Command and Staff College 1998 — Squadron Officers School 1997 — Commissioned Officer Training (w/ Distinction) 1979 – Morrill High School, Morrill NE AWARDS: 2009/2010/2011 – 93 AGOW FGO Physician Assistant of the Year 2010/2009/2007/2005 – ACC FGO Physician Assistant of the Year 2010/2009 – Lance P. Sijan Award nominee 2010 — 820 BDG FGO of the Year 2008 — Recipient of US Army 1st Calvary Division Silver Spurs 2005 — US Army Flight Surgeon Primary Course Graduate (w/ Honors) 2004/2005 – 5th Bomb Wing (5 BW) FGO Physician Assistant of the Year 2004/2005 – 5 BW FGO Aerospace Physiologist of the Year 2000 — AMC CGO Aerospace Physiologist of the Year 2000 — 92 AMDS Company Grade Officer of the Year 2000 — Graduate US Army Basic Airborne 1999 — USAF Aerospace Physiology Primary Course Graduate (w/ Distinction) 1997 — USAF Commissioned Officer Training Course Graduate (w/ Distinction) 1990 — US Army ROTC Graduate (w/ Honors) and recipient of ROTC Legion of Merit MAJOR DECORATIONS: Bronze Star with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster Meritorious Service Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters Joint Service Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster Army Commendation Medal Air Force Achievement Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters Air Force Combat Action Medal Meritorious Unit Award with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 9 Oak Leaf Clusters Combat Readiness Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal with 1 Service Star Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 Service Stars Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Service Medal with 1 Service Star Humanitarian Service Medal with 1 Service Star Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short, Air Force Overseas Ribbon Long with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters Air Force Longevity Service with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Professional Military Education Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with 1 Service Star Air Force Training Ribbon with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Service Ribbon with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster