Phoenix honors 104-year-old vet, the last surviving member of ‘Six Triple Eight’

At 104 years old, Major Fannie Griffin-McClendon is living history. She’s the last surviving member of the legendary “Six Triple Eight,” who helped clear a massive WWII mail backlog, restoring connection and morale for troops overseas.

Now, decades later, the Phoenix VA honored her service with a plaque dedication at Steele Indian School Park.

The trailblazing veteran’s journey has even inspired a new Netflix film, The Six Triple Eight…

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