GREENE COUNTY — Jim “Pee Wee” Martin, Greene County native and World War II veteran, steps into his next century of life Thursday as he celebrates his 100th birthday.
Martin was a paratrooper in World War II, including on D-Day. He served in the 101st Airborne Division and is a member of the “Screaming Eagles.”
Martin celebrated his birthday early on Saturday with a massive celebration put together by the Xenia community.
People from all over the country came together to honor him. The celebration included paratroopers who jumped out of the same planes that flew over Normandy on D-Day, restored WWII planes, fireworks, and a reunion of the remaining surviving members of the “Screaming Eagles.”
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PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
PHOTOS: Jim "Pee Wee" Martin 100th Birthday Celebration A massive celebration is planned this weekend for Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, a World War II veteran and Greene County native. Also gathered are the other surviving members of the "Screaming Eagles." (James Rider/Staff)
