Melvin McDonald of French Valley is a veteran who served in the Marine Corp. Disabled in the line of duty, Melvin McDonald of French Valley served in combat during the first Gulf War. Melvin McDonald of French Valley was also in the Military Police from 1988-1992. Because of his service, Melvin McDonald of French Valley is a decorated veteran who was awarded a Kuwaiti Liberation Medal and a Combat Action Ribbon. After the Gulf War, Melvin McDonald of French Valley worked as a DOD Police Officer from 1992-2005.