The Mid America Veterans Museum

Operation Insight

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Every Veteran Has a Story, They Can Share It HereBrought 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 heroes. Tune in as we explore stories of military life, the personal side of sacrifice, and how service co...

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Technical Sergeant Paul “Bud” Haedike - WWII B-17 Bombardier 17.05.2022 48:23

Paul “Bud” Haedike was a sixteen-year-old 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 eighteen. Paul got his draft notice on his eighteenth birthday and reported to Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. In the inductee line, Bud's card was stamped “NAVY", but Bud had other ideas. He pleaded, and they finally changed his...

Stories from the Museum 10.05.2022 45:46

Welcome to the Dog Tag, Episode 2 of our inaugural season. 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 the present day. These are real stories of local heroes who served our country. Renee and Jim explain the rich history of the county. As...

Welcome to The Dog Tag! 03.05.2022 40:05

Welcome to The Dog Tag, a podcast by the St. Charles County Veterans Museum! Our museum began with one man’s dream to honor veterans. Private Ralph Barrale, a World War II veteran who fought at the Battle of the Bulge and was among the first troops to enter the Dachau Concentration Camp. Ralph felt it was important to honor veterans of all wars and share their stories. Ralph believed, “No one is...