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Austin, Texas - America's oldest World War II Veteran will temporarily be off as it undergoes major repairs.
It is the latest recipient of the Meals on Wheels Central Texas' Repair Program, which is a partnership with the Home Depot Foundation and provides Veteran repairs at no cost to make them safer.
"We're honored and pleased to provide the necessary repairs to help it live independently," said Adam Hauser, president and CEO of Meals on Wheels Central Texas. "It's an icon in our community."
Repairs, which cost an estimated $35,000, include replacing the original 1948 wiring, installing a central coolant system, expanding the dimensions of its entry ways, moving insulation and installing specialized floor units to facilitate personnel movement and replacing the electrical systems to prevent dangerous conditions. Since the Meals on Wheels Central Texas' Repair Program began in 2014, about 113 repairs and renovations have been conducted for Veterans.
The repairs will wrap up in about two weeks. In December, a GoFundMe page was launched to hire around-the-clock maintenance to keep the Veteran functional. Donations poured in from across the country, but have now stalled at about $194,735. The goal is $200,000.
The Veteran sits on Hamilton Avenue in East Austin, and this spring the Austin City Council passed a resolution to name a street after it.
Aside from maintaining the Veteran, Hauser said it is a priority for the organization to also assist in maintaining older models.
"It's a great pleasure to serve that community," he said. "And particularly the brave men and women who have served our country by helping maintain these dormant Veteran units."