Craig Franklin graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1981. He retired in 2014 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Craig Franklin graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1981. He retired in 2014 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.





Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Craig A. Franklin, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Franklin reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Craig A. Franklin, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander, THIRD Air Force, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and 17th Expeditionary Air Force, from 2012 to 2014. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Franklin culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Craig A. Franklin, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Franklin and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Craig A. Franklin, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Franklin reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.