“Forever Loved, Never Forgotten”
The Navy Gold Star Program is eternally grateful for the sacrifice of those Service Members who have died in service to our country. To help us to never forget, we have set up this tribute page to honor and remember the memory of those lives. If you would like to honor the memory of your Sailor, Soldier, Marine, Airman or Coast Guardsman through the Navy Gold Star website please submit your thoughts and a photo.
Be Bold. Be Brief. Be Gone.
A daughter. A sister. A friend. A Marine. With a resolute spirit at an early age, Megan embodied her mantra to Be Bold. With the decision in high school to attend the USNA (Class of 1995), Megan dedicated herself in word, work, and spirit to the goal.
In her dedication to lifelong learning, Megan achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in General Science from the U.S. Naval Academy and completed her Masters in Criminal Justice through Boston University (awarded posthumously).
Megan maintained a dedication to her goal of fitness and to helping others achieve their goal becoming the organizing the first Marine Corps Marathon Forward and establishing the Paul the Penguin Award, which is still given out each year during the Marine Corp Marathon to continue Megan’s efforts to celebrate others achieving their goals.
As a USMC Officer, Megan followed a professional path as a Public Affairs Officer ultimately serving as PAO for the USMC 1MEF and the Army’s 1st Brigade. Major McClung’s awards include the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.
From her life we find inspiration to always Be Bold.