Veteran Salute: Earl Geis

News On 6 is recognizing veterans across Green Country who are making a difference in their communities.

Today, we honor Sergeant Earl Geis.

Geis grew up on a farm in southwestern Oklahoma and was drafted into the Army Air Corp when he was 23-years-old.

He served as an air mechanic specialist during World War II and helped set up the first air strip in Normandy on D-Day.

Geis is 103 years old and currently lives in Oklahoma City.