David C. Martin Biography and Age

David C. Martin was born on July 28, 1943, in Washington, D.C. He completed his college education graduated from Yale University in 1965. He was able to leave school with a Bachelor's Degree in English. He served in the Vietnam War on the U.S. Navy destroyer as an officer.

David C. Martin Career and CBS News

David launched his journalism career when he became a researcher for CBS News in 1969. Becomiong a  news writer with the Asssoicated Press broadcast wire was his next step from 1971-72. After getting a small brush with them early in his carrer, David finally joined CBS News as the Pentagon correspondent in 1983. After years of experience and success, he was promoted to cover the State Department and government intelligence agencies.

When asked by C-SPAN how he he feels about being a Natinal Security Corresondent, David said, “Because I like it. I really do. It's the best beat in Washington, and I can't think of one that would compare with it. For one thing, you're not corralled like you are at the White House under this little press room and then ushered into events. You can really just roam the building. And then, of course, you've got all the places to go in the military. There's the bases in the United States, the wars overseas. It's just an exciting job, plus you're playing for all the marbles. You're dealing with because you're dealing with young men and women putting it all on the line.”

As the current National Security Correspondent for CBS News. He has covered every major military intelligence, international affairs, and military defense story for the popular programs like "CBS Evening News," "60 Minutes" and "48 Hours."

David C. Martin Covering the Iraq Conflict

When the United States was dealing with the invasion of Afghanistan and the Iraq War, David was coined as "big picture" reporter. He was respected for his deep knowledge of how the government’s branches opeated when it came to times of war. He was able to explain war concepts to the general audience using the resources and credible sources he had in Washington and the military.

The Iraq War was a huge milestone in David’s journalism career because he was able to be the first to break many of the important moments in the conflict. He covered the first night of the war and also the United States’ attack on the bunker of Saddam Hussein. He was also known for the being the first reporter to visit Iraq and report on the farm that the CIA said Saddam was using as a hideout.

David C. Martin Author and Awards

During his long career, David has been honored for his work with awards. He has won the Emmys many times but his last one was for his report on “Starting Over” in 2012. For his excellent work on "CBS Evening News" and "60 Minutes Wednesday", he was able to win two Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards in 2002 and 2004.

Martin exapned his poiniosns and research to the written page. He is the author of "Wilderness of Mirrors" which talkes about the secret wars between the CIA and the Russian KGB. His other title, "Best Laid Plans: The Inside Story of America's War Against Terrorism" was about his account of what he knew about the country’s plans to combat terrorism.

David C. Martin Family and Wife

David Martin is married to a medical professional, Dr. Elinor Martin. They reside in Chevy Chase, Marland with thier four children.

David C. Martin Salary and Net Worth

David Martin has not provided his financial information to the public but his net worth is estimated to be over one million dollars.