Petty Officer 2nd Class Jarred Reas pins a corsage on the oldest WWII veteran present at the Veterans Memorial building in Arcata, Calif, Friday, Nov. 4, 2011.

The annual event, called Honoring Women Veterans, drew an attendance of more than 75 community members to pay respect and join in the camaraderie.

U. S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Erika Lundquist

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