LODI — Turning the big 100, a World War II veteran in the California city of Lodi is celebrating his birthday with one wish.

Examples range from a simple card, a hand-written letter, ... Any letters going to specific veterans should be mailed to Operation Mail Call, HFSI-EVV18, P.O. Box 8234, ...

A veteran thanks you for your support. I herein take the liberty of speaking for the veteran community and wish to express a hearty helping of gratitude to all Americans for all the good wishes ...

Each veteran receives multiple letters and artwork from the school kids. The letters and pictures are created a couple of days before Veterans Day and mailed to be received on or by Nov. 11.