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Chuck Yeager - 97

Chuck Yeager joined the army as a pilot at a young age. Chuck was the first person ever who officially broke the sound barrier and flew faster than the speed of sound—an amazing feat. He served in the army for many years and retired with many honors. He passed away in 2020 at the late age of 97.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.