Craig Cooning was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1973 upon graduation from Auburn University. He retired in 2005 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Craig Cooning was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1973 upon graduation from Auburn University. He retired in 2005 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.




(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Craig R. Cooning, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cooning 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 R. Cooning, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Cooning reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Craig R. Cooning, 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 Cooning and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.