A true Rosie the Riveter

While holding her original riveting gun and a photo of herself at age 22, Elinor Otto, 98, known as the “Last Rosie the Riveter”, poses for pictures with Pin-ups for Vets.  (Hayne Palmour IV / San Diego Union-Tribune)

A photo of Elinor Otto, known as the “Last Rosie the Riveter” when she was a single mother at age 22.  (Hayne Palmour IV / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Elinor Otto, 98, known as the “Last Rosie the Riveter” gestures as she talks to vets about working at Rohr Aircraft Corporation in Chula Vista during World War II.

Elinor Otto’s certificate for her war work during World War II.  (Hayne Palmour IV / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Elinor Otto talks to World War II Air Force veteran John Banvard, age 100.  (Hayne Palmour IV / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Elinor Otto’s first pay stubs from Rohr Aircraft Corporation in Chula Vista during World War II.

Chula Vista Mayor Mary Casillas Salas looks at Elinor Otto’s original Rohr work badge.  (Hayne Palmour IV / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Elinor Otto, 98, known as the “Last Rosie the Riveter” talks to vets about working at Rohr Aircraft Corporation in Chula Vista during World War II.

Elinor Otto, 98, known as the “Last Rosie the Riveter”, talks with women with Pin-ups for Vets, female vets and active duty service members wearing 1940’s period clothing.  (Hayne Palmour IV / San Diego Union-Tribune)