Recto E. Flores served in the Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He turned 100 years old on November 16th, 1924. His son and daughter traveled to the Philippines to bring Recto back to Arizona for a family visit. He retired in the Philippines many years ago and had not returned to the United States in over 30 years. He arrived on December 3rd, 2024, and was said to have been in the United States for "at least 30 days," catching up with friends and family.