Based in Virginia, Craig Miller was on temporary assignment in New York on September 11, 2001. Craig was with the Special Services Division, which provides protection for vehicles carrying important officials and foreign dignitaries. He was in New York to provide federal-level security as part of the annual United Nations General Assembly. Craig had joined the Secret Service in January of 2000. He was a highly decorated army veteran who served his country in Operation Desert Storm. Craig was awarded two Bronze Stars and the Kuwait Liberation Medal for his military service. He received extensive emergency response and medical training during and after his military career. Craig was one of the many first responders that lost their lives while helping to save others.