- October 2, 2024
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David Campbell enlisted in the U.S. Navy and attended boot camp at Great Lakes, Illinois. During his 20-year career he served in a variety of capacities and aboard many different ships. He was designated a “Shellback” on July 4, 1976, upon crossing the equator while aboard the U.S.S. Capodanno, and a second time on Aug. 9, 1991, while serving aboard the U.S.S. Alywin.
He also earned the title “Blue Nose” on Aug. 29, 1986, when he was aboard the U.S.S. El Paso as it crossed the Arctic Circle. Campbell was qualified as both a Surface Warfare and Aviation Warfare Specialist. Among his many awards are the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
Campbell is the current chairman of the Flagler County Veterans Advisory Council and is actively involved with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Post 115 and the Sons of the American Legion.
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