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The Brief
- A 103-year-old woman who dropped out of school to help the war effort was finally awarded her high school diploma this week.
- Jo Edna Niblett served as a welder for B-29 bombers during World War II, contributing to the “Rosie the Riveter” legacy in Marietta.
- The surprise ceremony took place during a military enlistee event, honoring a lifetime of service that began more than eight decades ago.
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – A 103-year-old World War II veteran just received her high school diploma, more than 80 years after dropping out of school to become a real-life Rosie the Riveter.
Honored for serving:…