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<h2>Personal Life</h2>

<p><a href="/biography/david-grange">David L. Grange</a> 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 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_lieutenant">Second Lieutenant</a> 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.</p>

<h2>Military Career</h2>

<p>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 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_lieutenant">Second Lieutenant</a>, 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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

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<h2>Civilian Career and Leadership Roles</h2>

<p>Following his retirement from the military, <a href="/biography/david-grange">David L. Grange</a> transitioned into the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. He joined the McCormick Tribune Foundation as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer before being named President and CEO. The foundation focuses on supporting initiatives related to communities, journalism, citizenship, and education.</p>

<p>Grange has served on multiple boards, including the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Additionally, he is affiliated with the National Strategy Forum, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Council, and the Society of the First Infantry Division. He also serves as a trustee for Marmion Academy and the First Infantry Division.</p>

<p>Beyond his nonprofit and educational work, Grange has contributed as a national security analyst for networks including CNN, WGN-TV, and WGN Radio.</p>

<h2>Recognitions and Later Career</h2>

<p><a href="/biography/david-grange">David L. Grange</a> has received numerous military awards and decorations in recognition of his decades of service. Among these are the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Star">Silver Star</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Star_Medal">Bronze Star</a> with an oak leaf cluster, the U.S. Army Master Parachutist Badge, U.S. Air Force Occupational Badge, Special Forces Tab, and the 75th Ranger Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia.</p>

<p>After his tenure at the McCormick Tribune Foundation, he served as CEO of Pharmaceutical Product Development, a global contract research organization, until his retirement from that role in 2011.</p>

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