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At 102, This Female WWII Vet Went Skydiving

  • Defense.gov
  • Nov. 6, 2020 | 1:11

Former Army 1st Lt. Vivian “Millie” Bailey commanded an all-female detachment in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps during World War II. She's continued to work with service members in the 75 years since. Now, at 102, she just tried something groundbreaking -- skydiving!

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