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Korean War vet skydives to celebrate 95th birthday: 'I can do that'
By Bradford Betz
Published May 26, 2024
A Korean War veteran who has racked some impressive accomplishments over the years says he wants to do a something a little more down-to-earth for his 95th birthday.
Former U.S. Marine Ivan Smith told Austin’s FOX 7 he has gone scuba diving, built a two-man Scorpion helicopter, and a two-man submarine.
Former U.S. Marine Ivan Smith interviewed by FOX 7. (FOX 7)
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"So, what’s left? Skydiving," Smith told the outlet.
Smith pointed to former U.S. President George H.W. Bush who went skydiving for his 90th birthday and thought: "Yeah. 95. I can do that."
Smith said he plans to skydive again for his 100th birthday.
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