Col. Craig "Z" Ziemba, USAF (ret) is an aviator and author who's flown from the pitching decks of aircraft carriers as well as dirt strips in Afghanistan, logging combat time in a remarkable five different types of aircraft (A-6, KC-135, RC-26, MC-12, C-27J).
Over a career beginning in the Navy and transitioning to the Air Force after 9/11, he flew Special Operations missions targeting the world's most wanted terrorists. While commanding at multiple levels, "Z" designed and led large-scale war games focused on emerging global threats. Craig lives in Laurel, Mississippi, where he flies Gulfstream jets and works on behalf of pro-life, anti-trafficking, and orphanage ministries. His latest books are 37 Near Death Experiences and Life's Emergency Procedures.