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Meet the 97-year-old Coronado veteran that jumps out of planes

Come meet inspiring veterans and the filmmakers that capture their stories on Monday, Nov. 11.

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CORONADO, Calif. — Come meet inspiring veterans and the filmmakers that capture their stories on Monday, Nov. 11 at the Coronado Performing Arts Center at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door.

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CJ Machado, the "Libertas" film producer, tells the story of Tom Rice, a World War II paratrooper. Rice is 97 years old and enjoys skydiving as a means to overcome anxiety and fear. Rice's next jump is planned for June 2020.

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You can watch the "Libertas" trailer here:

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