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Retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller tells everyone at her 99th Birthday celebration that she will see them on her 100th Birthday March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou was born on March 31, 1925 in the town of Gilroy California and enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her late father who was a WWI veteran.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller tells everyone at her 99th Birthday celebration that she will see them on her 100th Birthday March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou was born on March 31, 1925 in the town of Gilroy California and enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her late father who was a WWI veteran.

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U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, clap with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller as she thanks everyone for visiting her on her 99th Birthday, March 30, 2024 in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou served honorably at the Pentagon during the height of WWII.

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, clap with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller as she thanks everyone for visiting her on her 99th Birthday, March 30, 2024 in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou served honorably at the Pentagon during the height of WWII.

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U.S. Marine Corps Major Shannon Potts, a Manpower Officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division thanks retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller for her years of service, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

U.S. Marine Corps Major Shannon Potts, a Manpower Officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division thanks retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller for her years of service, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

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The Gilroy Times honors retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller’s 99th Birthday in Gilroy CA, March 30, 2024. Mama Lou was stationed at the Pentagon during the height of WWII processing Purple Hearts.

The Gilroy Times honors retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller’s 99th Birthday in Gilroy CA, March 30, 2024. Mama Lou was stationed at the Pentagon during the height of WWII processing Purple Hearts.

Photo by Cpl. Trystan Taft

A folded flag that was flown over Headquarters Battalion, 23d Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division in honor of retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller and presented to her on her 99th Birthday in San Jose, CA, March 30, 2024. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marines during WWII in honor of her father who was a WW1 veteran and passed away at the age of 50.

A folded flag that was flown over Headquarters Battalion, 23d Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division in honor of retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller and presented to her on her 99th Birthday in San Jose, CA, March 30, 2024. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marines during WWII in honor of her father who was a WW1 veteran and passed away at the age of 50.

Photo by Cpl. Trystan Taft

U.S. Marine Corps Major Shannon Potts, a Manpower Officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division helps retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller eat her birthday cake during Mama Lou's 99th Birthday celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou served in the Marine Corps during WWII and strives to continue to encourage the next generation of Marines.

U.S. Marine Corps Major Shannon Potts, a Manpower Officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division helps retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller eat her birthday cake during Mama Lou's 99th Birthday celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou served in the Marine Corps during WWII and strives to continue to encourage the next generation of Marines.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Major Shannon Potts, A Manpower Officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division presents a birthday card to retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller for her years of service during Mama Lou's 99th Birthday Celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou was stationed at the Pentagon during the height of WWII processing Purple Hearts.

U.S. Marine Corps Major Shannon Potts, A Manpower Officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division presents a birthday card to retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller for her years of service during Mama Lou's 99th Birthday Celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou was stationed at the Pentagon during the height of WWII processing Purple Hearts.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, exchange hugs with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller during Mama Lou's 99th birthday celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, exchange hugs with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller during Mama Lou's 99th birthday celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

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Mr. James Brown with Wine Country Marines talks with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller about how thankful he is of her generation in the Marine Corps on her 99th Birthday celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou served in the Marine Corps during WWII and strives to continue to encourage the next generation of Marines.

Mr. James Brown with Wine Country Marines talks with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller about how thankful he is of her generation in the Marine Corps on her 99th Birthday celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou served in the Marine Corps during WWII and strives to continue to encourage the next generation of Marines.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

A photo of retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller during her time as a U.S. Marine. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps to honor her father during World War II and was the first woman to join the Marine Corps from Gilroy, CA.

A photo of retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller during her time as a U.S. Marine. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps to honor her father during World War II and was the first woman to join the Marine Corps from Gilroy, CA.

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Friends and family pose for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller on her 99th Birthday celebration March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

Friends and family pose for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller on her 99th Birthday celebration March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Friends and family pose for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller on her 99th Birthday celebration March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

Friends and family pose for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller on her 99th Birthday celebration March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Friends and family pose for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller on her 99th Birthday celebration March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

Friends and family pose for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller on her 99th Birthday celebration March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Friends and family pose for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller on her 99th Birthday celebration March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

Friends and family pose for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller on her 99th Birthday celebration March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Friends and family pose for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller on her 99th Birthday celebration March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

Friends and family pose for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller on her 99th Birthday celebration March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives conduct the “crossing of hands” during the opening ceremony to commence Balikatan 24 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives conduct the “crossing of hands” during the opening ceremony to commence Balikatan 24 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke

Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives conduct the “crossing of hands” during the opening ceremony to commence Balikatan 24 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives conduct the “crossing of hands” during the opening ceremony to commence Balikatan 24 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke

U.S. military service members stand and salute for the Philippine and U.S. national anthems during the Exercise Balikatan 24 opening ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

U.S. military service members stand and salute for the Philippine and U.S. national anthems during the Exercise Balikatan 24 opening ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke

U.S. military service members stand and salute for the Philippine and U.S. national anthems during the Exercise Balikatan 24 opening ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

U.S. military service members stand and salute for the Philippine and U.S. national anthems during the Exercise Balikatan 24 opening ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 conduct preflight procedures at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, April 11, 2024. Marines with VMFA-121, a Japan-based F-35B Lightning II squadron, traveled to South Korea for unit and joint-level training to increase combat readiness and proficiency while operating on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 conduct preflight procedures at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, April 11, 2024. Marines with VMFA-121, a Japan-based F-35B Lightning II squadron, traveled to South Korea for unit and joint-level training to increase combat readiness and proficiency while operating on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Rodriguez)

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Rodriguez