- October 10, 2024
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After graduating from high school, David McClurg attended a technical college for two years before enlisting in the Air Force in 1971. He attended basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, then transferred to Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi for radio/ Morse code systems training and received a top-secret clearance. McClurg served two years in the 6993rd Security Squadron, Kelly Air Force Base, Texas, and then six months in Thailand as a Morse code operator in support of combat operations in Vietnam. He returned to the United States and was assigned at McClellan Air Force Base, where he was honorably discharged as a Sergeant E-4 in 1974 and received the National Defense Service Medal. McClurg entered civilian life again and worked as a communications/collection officer for the National Security Agency, Fort Meade, Maryland, from 1977-2006. He met his future wife, Sophal, in Baltimore, Maryland on July 4, 1995. They've been married 20 years and share a close relationship with Sophal's son and grandson. David and Sophal moved to Palm Coast in 2007. David is an avid bowler and enjoys photography, especially film photography. He is also a classic car enthusiast. The McClurgs enjoy traveling as well as enjoying the relaxed Florida lifestyle.
