What's New Pilot MultiMedia Schedule Press Kit Links Sponsors Contact For the next two years Craig served as the 335th Fighter Squadron’s Weapons and Tactics Officer, leading the Squadron on two deployments to the Middle East enforcing the No Fly Zone over Iraq. Asked to return to the Fighter Weapons School as an instructor, Craig has spent over 8 years at Nellis AFB (not counting a 1 year remote flying with the RSAF in Saudi Arabia). Craig flew his final Strike Eagle sortie on 6 January 2006 (his 20th anniversary in the USAF) and retired from active duty effective 1 May 2006. During his Air Force career Craig remained active in general aviation. His instructor certificates are still current and he has been a proud Pitts owner (naturally) since 1993. An Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate was added in 1995. Craig has been active in competitive aerobatics as duty allows since 1988. In 2000 Craig won a bronze medal at the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships. In 2001 Craig earned a Masters Degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. His graduate paper was aptly on All-Attitude Awareness Training. Craig has over 30 years and 7500 hours of experience. 1 2