A 102-year-old Navy veteran, Glenn Ward, continues an annual birthday tradition of eating hot wings at Hooters. Sources describe him as still having a strong appetite and specifically seeking out the restaurant when his birthday comes around.
Both outlets connect the tradition to Ward’s long life and military service. Fox News adds that Ward served on 102 combat missions in Korea, while the Post frames his endurance more broadly, emphasizing his age and appetite. The articles also note that Ward credits factors from his earlier life—such as eating simple meals on a childhood farm—for helping him reach 100.
While both accounts agree on the core details of Ward’s age, his Navy background, and the recurring Hooters birthday tradition, they differ in the amount of emphasis placed on his combat-mission count and on the specific origin of his longevity. Each outlet portrays the day as a personal ritual that Ward looks forward to as he aims to continue living beyond his current age.
