A 100-year-old Marine, Michael Kolesar, meets with Sgt. Robert S. Powers, recruiter, Marine Recruiting Station Sacramento, at the Eskaton Care Center in Greenhaven, Aug. 21. Marines met with Michael to take photos as part of the care center’s efforts to recognize centenarians. Michael fought during the famous battle of Guadalcanal. He later played professional baseball for the Browns and served as a deputy sheriff. ( Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Harrer / released)

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