Craig Duehring was commissioned through the Air Force Officer Training School in 1968. He flew more than 800 missions during the Vietnam War and retired in 1996 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel. He subsequently was appointed as the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, serving from 2007 to 2009.
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Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Colonel Craig W. Duehring, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Duehring reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Craig W. Duehring, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Forward Air Controller, 22d Tactical Air Support Squadron and subsequently as a Raven Forward Air Controller, Detachment 1, 56th Special Operations Wing, in action over Southeast Asia from 1969 to 1971. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Craig W. Duehring, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Forward Air Controller, 22d Tactical Air Support Squadron and subsequently as a Raven Forward Air Controller, Detachment 1, 56th Special Operations Wing, in action over Southeast Asia from 1969 to 1971. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Silver Star
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Craig W. Duehring, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Forward Air Controller, 22d Tactical Air Support Squadron and subsequently as a Raven Forward Air Controller, Detachment 1, 56th Special Operations Wing, in action over Southeast Asia from 1969 to 1971. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.