Background
Swanson, Dane Craig was born on February 13, 1955 in Guam, Michigan, United States. Son of George Clair and Norma Francis Swanson.
Swanson, Dane Craig was born on February 13, 1955 in Guam, Michigan, United States. Son of George Clair and Norma Francis Swanson.
Bachelor of Science in Naval Architect, United States Naval Academy, 1977. Master of Business Administration, Webster University, 1980. Graduate, United States Air Force Test Pilot School, 1985.
Commissioned United States Navy, advanced through grades to captain. Test pilot Test Squadron 4, Pt. Mugh, California, 1985-1988.
Operations officer Fighter Squadron 103, Nas Oceana, Virginia, 1989-1991. Project officer warfare analysis division Naval Air Systems Command, Arlington, 1991-1992, program manager foreign military sales, F/A-18, since 1998. Commanding officer Fighter Squadron 43, Nas Oceana, 1992-1994.
Director operations and maintenance Naval Test Wing, Patuxent River, Maryland, 1994-1996. Commanding officer Weapons Test Squadron, China Lake, California, 1996-1998.
Member Society Experimental Test Pilots, United States Naval Institute, Officers Christian Fellowship.
Married Marla S.; children: Bryce, Brittany.