Victor W. Butler is believed to be the last surviving Tuskegee Airman in Rhode Island. (WJAR)

Retired Sgt. Victor W. Butler is believed to be the last surviving Tuskegee Airman in Rhode Island. People may remember the Tuskegee Airmen from the movie "Red Tails" with Cuba Gooding, Jr., Terrence Howard, David Oyelowo, Nate Parker, and Tristan Wilds.

The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of Black pilots and airmen that made history while fighting in World War II. They broke barriers and led the way for desegregation in the U.S. military.

"At first, I was going to join the Canadian Air Force with a friend of mine, but after I had signed up, my mother and father wouldn't approve of it. So, I joined with the American Air Force," said Butler.

Butler became a mechanic for the Tuskegee Airmen, working on legendary planes while dealing with racism.

"The airfield was very nice. It was the visit to the town that was bad," said Butler.

"Being in Tuskegee, Alabama, it wasn't very acceptable to white people for black soldiers to be walking around," he said.

He has awards, coins, and so much more documenting his accomplishments.

But he's looking for one more thing: birthday cards.

"It's just another day. That's all," said Butler.

Butler is turning 100 on May 21, 2022, and his wish is birthday cards - and he will each and every card he receives. As he waits on your cards, he will keep putting together these puzzles and sharing his wisdom: "Just enjoy life as it is. Be thankful. There are so many people that have lost their homes and I am very fortunate to have a nice home and wife and my family who come to visit me often. I'm thankful that I have a nice wife, and a nice home to live in."  he said.

If you would like to send Butler a birthday card, you can mail it to, Victor W. Butler, C/O Gary Butler, P.O. box. 3523, Cranston, RI 02910.

via WJAR-10NBC's TEMI-TOPE ADELEYE.