21033--N-RB391-362 (March 30, 2021) RALEIGH, NC - Leon Howell, a WWII veteran, admires a command ball cap presented to him by Electronics Technician, Nuclear Power (ETN) Petty Officer 1st Class Anthony M. Augustine, a US Navy Sailor assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Carolina, during a "drive-thru" birthday observance. Howell served aboard USS Vega (AK-17) during the infamous attack on Pearl Harber (DEC. 7, 1941). His ship earned four battle stars furing WWII. Howell turned 99-years-old on March 31st.

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