Knoxville is home to one of the last living Marines in World War II who happens to be a woman. She's a Texas native but has lived in East Tennessee for decades. After you meet her, you may not remember her age as long as you do the candy bar that helped her make it into the Marine Corps. (Originally aired May 9, 2013) More Service and Sacrifice stories, here: https://www.wbir.com/service-and-sacrifice Subscribe to WBIR for exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/WBIR10 WBIR Channel 10 in Knoxville, Tennessee produces award-winning, community-centered content "Straight From The Heart" of East Tennessee. We strive to be good citizens, to do what is right, and to be fair and honest. We care. Follow WBIR on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBIRChannel10 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wbir Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbirchannel10/