‘Be kind to others and have a sense of humor:’ Life lessons from a 101-year-old Tuskegee fighter pilot

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At 101, Col. James Harvey’s tenacity likely helped him overcome barriers and achieve his goal of being a first-rate fighter pilot in the US military.

Colonel James Harvey, 101, maintains a dry sense of humor which, along with sheer skill and determination, likely helped him surmount the obstacles he faced during his long life, including some of the current challenges that come with old age. When asked a question, he’s not afraid to poke fun at himself.

“Let me get my thoughts together … it will only take six or seven hours.”

Asked about career choices, Harvey said he was pretty young when he decided what he wanted to do with his life…

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