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Emile

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2. I'm surprised there is that many. That makes them

Reply to sarisataka (Original post)

Sat Dec 7, 2024, 12:35 PM

Dec 7

all over 100 years old.

My dad's brother is still alive. I think it was 1943 when he enlisted. He went on and made a 30 year career in the Air Force and served in WW2, Korea and Vietnam. He turns 100 early next year.

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"The Unselfish Generation", thank you, gentleman for your sacrifice and service. republianmushroom Dec 7 #1

I'm surprised there is that many. That makes them Emile Dec 7 #2