September 24, 2024
A former U.S. Marine and Korean War veteran said he wants to celebrate his 95th birthday by doing something his never tried before: skydiving.
A former U.S. Marine and Korean War veteran said he wants to celebrate his 95th birthday by doing something his never tried before: skydiving.



A Korean War veteran who has racked some impressive accomplishments over the years says he wants to do a something a little more down-to-earth for his 95th birthday. 

Former U.S. Marine Ivan Smith told Austin’s FOX 7 he has gone scuba diving, built a two-man Scorpion helicopter, and a two-man submarine. 

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“So, what’s left? Skydiving,” Smith told the outlet. 

Smith pointed to former U.S. President George H.W. Bush who went skydiving for his 90th birthday and thought: “Yeah. 95. I can do that.” 

Smith said he plans to skydive again for his 100th birthday. 

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