David L. Grange was born on December 29, 1947, in Long Island, New York. He attended North Georgia College, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1970. He later completed a Master’s degree in Public Service at Western Kentucky University. Shortly after graduation, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the infantry division of the U.S. Army. He is married to Holly, and they have two sons. The family resides in Wheaton, Illinois.
Grange's military service began during the Vietnam War, where he engaged in combat operations in I Corps Province in 1971. Initially commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, he later served as an advisor to the Vietnamese Airborne Division in 1972. In 1982, he was assigned to the elite Delta Force unit. During the U.S. invasion of Grenada in 1983, he commanded a squadron. While he did not serve in the Korean War, which ended in 1953, Grange was stationed in South Korea during heightened military activity in 1987. He also played a leadership role during Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
Grange rose through the ranks to become a general officer, serving with the 3rd Infantry Division in Germany. He also participated in Task Force Eagle operations in Bosnia during the Yugoslav civil wars. After 30 years of distinguished military service, he retired from active duty in 1999.
| Marital Status: | Happily married |
| Profession: | National security analyst, commentator |
| Children: | 2 sons |
| Wife: | Holly |
| Date of Birth: | December 29, 1947 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Employer: | CNN, WGN |
