KENTUCKY (WXIX) - A World War II veteran is celebrating a major life milestone - his 100th birthday.

Most people can only dream of living to 100, but for Kentucky native George Bradbury, that dream is a reality.

Bradbury enlisted in the Marines right out of high school to serve in WWII.

After basic training, he deployed to the Pacific Theater as a radio operator and worked with the Navajo Code Talkers.

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To celebrate his 100th birthday, he surrounded himself with family and friends while sharing what kept him feeling young through the decades.

“Hard work, a cigar now and then, go fishing, be good to my neighbors,” Bradbury explained.

Bradbury returned home after serving his country.

He found a job, got married and began to raise a family.

Over the years,

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