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A Lake Charles war veteran turns 100 years old later this month.
Ned Melancon celebrated his big day early, meeting with family and friends on Wednesday at the Lake Charles VFW.
He served in the US Navy in both World War II and the Korean War.
Melancon said that in order to live to be 100 years old, "You gotta go through 99 first," and talk to God a lot.
Ned's official 100th birthday is April 26.
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