102-year-old Navy veteran still craves hot wings after 102 combat missions in Korea: 'I might make it to 115'

At 102 years old, Glenn Ward still has a healthy appetite.

And when his birthday rolls around, there's one place he particularly wants to eat — Hooters.

"We've been going there for years and years," the Arlington, Virginia, resident and U.S.

Navy veteran told Fox News Digital.

"It's sort of a tradition ." He estimates the tradition goes back at least 15 years.

HOOTERS SAYS KIDS, FAMILIES ARE PART OF ITS COMEBACK AS WAITRESSES INSIST THEY'VE ALWAYS BEEN WELCOME "Hot wings, that's the main attraction there, hot wings," Ward said.

Terry said his father particularly favors Hooters' 3 Mile Island wing sauce, among the restaurant chain's spicier offerings.

Ward's birthdays at Hooters have become family affairs .

Terry Ward said about 70 people attended his father's 100th birthday celebration in 2024, while even an ordinary birthday can draw a crowd.

The restaurant regularly sets aside a separate room for the group.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Ward's love of bold flavors is a long way from the food of his childhood.

Ward grew up on a 6-acre farm along the Sandusky River in Ohio, where his family raised hundreds of chickens and grew fruits and vegetables , eating largely according to the seasons.

Food was plentiful and wholesome, with fresh produce supplemented by canning when the growing season ended.

"Everything was seasonal," Ward said.