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Operation Insight

The Mid America Veterans Museum

Every Veteran Has a Story, They Can Share It Here Brought to you by the Mid America Veterans Museum in O’Fallon, Missouri, this podcast facilitates stories of service and sacrifice as told by veterans. Marvel as military history is brought to life through firsthand accounts and insightful conversations. Operation Insight delivers compelling interviews with servicemembers both past and present, veteran advocates, and friends of our museum who remain dedicated to preserving the legacy of our

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Matthew W. Sims - U.S. Army Combat Medic and Triple...

Operation Insight ·

2022/07/12

Combat medics play a unique role in today’s modern military. Not only must they be experts in battlefield medicine, but they must also remain proficient in combat tactical skills. They frequently witness injuries and death and are often exposed to personal threat of trauma. Medics run towards the danger to render aid to those injured while exposing themselves to enemy fire. While under attack, medics must fight alongside their fellow soldiers. Combat medics and corpsman felt the best way to serve

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47:20

Unsung Heroes, The Merchant Marine Sailors of World...

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2022/07/05

The United States entered World War II when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. But American Merchant Marine sailors were dying months before America entered the war! During the war, 733 American cargo ships were lost. There were 243,000 mariners that served and 9,521 perished while serving. Roughly four percent of those who served were killed. This was a higher casualty rate than that of any of the American military branches during World War II. Merchant mariners were the lifeline for our

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48:24

Angela Peacock -Medicating Normal

Operation Insight ·

2022/06/28

Angela Peacock joined the Army immediately after high school in 1998. Angie was strong, tough and a born leader. She was ready, willing, and able to do anything a man could do. After a stint in Korea where she was assaulted, Angie was deployed to Iraq in May 2003. She began driving supply convoys in an area known as the Triangle of Death. The routes in the Triangle were very dangerous and solders got killed there all the time. They said, No woman in combat?No front lines for women? Baghdad was the

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49:03

”The Forgotten War” - Korea, The Battle of the Chosin...

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2022/06/21

The Korean War was fought from 1950 until 1953 and pitted the United States, South Korea, and their U.N. allies against North Korea and the Chinese Communists. The invading North Korean troops were able to capture Seoul within three days-the first of four times that city would exchange hands-and quickly pushed their opponets back to the so called Pusan Perimeter in the extreme southeastern portion of the peninsula. The tide turned that September due to a surprise amphibious landing that General

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49:38

Gateway Blue Star Mothers

Operation Insight ·

2022/06/14

Nearly 200,000 U.S. Troops are deployed around the world, many in harm’s way. For every troop deployed, there are multiple family members including mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers and foster mothers trying their best to support and comfort the troops. Blue Star Mothers concentrate on providing emotional support to its members. Even when we are not at war, military families often deal with stresses such as frequent moves or the absence of a parent. Deployment to war creates additional issues for a

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“Missing Names on the Wall” Story of the U.S.S....

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2022/06/08

On 2-JUN 1969 the Navy destroyer U.S.S Frank E. Evans was cruising through the calm, moonlit waters of the South China Sea. Just days before, the Evans was on the gun line, throwing countless shells at targets in South Vietnam supporting ground troops. The Evans had just earned its second Vietnam Service Medal for combat operations in 1969. On this night, the Frank E. Evans joined forces with SEATO naval forces to conduct war games and a show of force in the South China Sea. It is normal

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44:23

Ella’s Fearless Heroes Lemonade Stand

Operation Insight ·

2022/05/31

Ella is really excited to help in any way that she can to help our heroes that fight for our freedom. (Ella's words) Young Ella - 8 years old when she started, had a mission to help out as much as she could for our Vets and First Responders. The stand had brought her friends and family together for a common goal, to help heroes. Ella was inspired by her grandpa Ken and his five brothers, all of whom served in the military. Ella has promised to do the stand every year until she graduates. In the last

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William ”Bill” Fisher, Dog Handler

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2022/05/24

Bill had a belief that serving your country was important. After briefly considering joining the Marines, and amidst strong opposition from family, Bill settled on the Air Force. Bill was stationed at Pease Air Force Base for five months after joining. While there, Bill volunteered for Sentry Dog School. Bill had become good friends with a guy at Pease Air Force Base who accompanied him to Sentry Dog School. Bill said, “We knew by volunteering for Sentry Dog School, we were also volunteering for

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Paul “Bud” Haedike WWII B-17 Bombardier

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2022/05/17

Paul “Bud” Haedike was 16 when Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941. Like other young men, Paul was eager to join the military, but had to wait until he was 18. Paul got his draft notice on his 18th birthday and reported to Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. In the inductee line, Bud card was stamped “NAVY.” But Bud had other ideas. He pleaded and they finally changed it to Army. Once in, Bud opted for the Army Air Corps. Bud wanted to be a P-51 fighter pilot but had to settle for bombardier on a

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45:46

”Our Favorite Stories”

Operation Insight ·

2022/05/10

Welcome to the Dog Tag, Episode II, season 1, a podcast by the St. Charles County Veterans Museum. Our podcast airs on Tuesdays, at 6:00 PM. This week’s show features exciting stories of local veterans told by two of the founding members of the museum. We will walk you through some of the exhibits and stories starting with World War I through present day. These are real stories of local heroes that served our country. Renee and Jim explain the rich history of the county. As you enter the

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”The Dog Tag” at the St. Charles County Veterans Museum

Operation Insight ·

2022/05/03

Welcome to the DOG TAG! A podcast by the St. Charles County Veterans Museum. Our podcasts air each Tuesday, at 6:00 PM. A museum in St. Charles County Missouri, began with one man’s dream to honor veterans. Private Ralph Barrale, a veteran of World War II, who landed on Utah Beach on D-Day, fought at the Battle of the Bulge and was among the first troops to enter Dachau Concentration Camp. Ralph felt it was important to honor veterans of all wars and share their stories. Ralph believed, “no

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