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He's 87 years old, still hits the diamond regularly and he's going for a world record in pole vaulting at the 2011 Senior Olympics. Listen to this interview and you'll change the way you think about what's possible later in life.

Throughout his entire life, journalist and veteran Roy Rowan has been on the front lines of history. Now he's trying to change the way history sees our aging population in his new book, "Never Too Late: A 90 -Year-Old's Pursuit of a Whirlwind Life."

He once credited "cigarettes, whiskey and wild women" for his longevity. We think it's his sense of humor! But Henry Allingham, born June 6, 1896 is now the world's oldest man.

Nearly 70 years after the attack, the wounds of Pearl Harbor are still fresh for many survivors. Jack Colby was there that day and says even though he doesn't like to look back, he thinks every American needs to remember those who died.

Fred Fruehan did not hesitate to enlist in WWI, although he would rather have stayed in Pennsylvania and married his sweetheart, Caroline. But as Fred told us, all involved felt that duty to his country came first.

Many of us have been touched by the war in the Gulf. Imagine how many more were affected by WWII. Veterans of that war are dying off at a rate of 1,100 a day. Take a moment to watch one vet tell his story.

He's 87, still vibrant and still on a mission. Just don't call Jay Kordich the Juiceman anymore. A legal battle took the name from him but not his spirit or his conviction.

Decorated combat pilot Joe Kittinger has been pushing the envelope since he jumped out of a high-altitude balloon just past the edge of space. At age 80, he's still flying high and telling remarkable stories about his legendary life.

July 4th is a day to remember who's really responsible for the freedoms we enjoy. This timely e-mail has been making the rounds this week.