Operation Insight
by The Mid America Veterans Museum
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Sergeant Wayne Kaufman - The Kaufman Fund
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About this podcast
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 heroes.
Tune in as we explore stories of military life, the personal side of sacrifice, and how service continues beyond the battlefield. All are welcome and all are invited to be inspired and carry the legacy forward.
🎖️Listen. Honor. Remember.🎖️
Episodes
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- Sergeant Wayne Kaufman - The Kaufman Fund · 1 h 23 min · Season 5 Episode 35Join us on Operation Insight as we host Sergeant Wayne Kaufman of the U.S. Army, Founder & President of The Kaufman Fund! (00:00) Disclaimer (01:01) Opening Theme (01:30)…
- Shelia Schneider - The Kaufman Fund · 2 h 15 min · Season 5 Episode 34Join us on Operation Insight as we host Shelia Schneider, former military spouse and current Executive Director of The Kaufman Fund! (00:00) Disclaimer (01:01) Opening Theme…
- Staff Sergeant Chris Munro: Part II · 2 h 6 min · Season 5 Episode 33Join us on Operation Insight as we welcome back Staff Sergeant Chris Munro of the U.S. Army for his return visit to the podcast! (00:00) Disclaimer (01:01) Opening Theme (01:30)…
- Sergeant Justin & Specialist Greg Patterson · 2 h 45 min · Season 5 Episode 32Join us on Operation Insight as we host veterans and brothers, Sergeant Justin and Specialist Greg Patterson of the U.S. Army and Missouri Army National Guard! "Bad Touch", "The…
- STL Veterans Ball · 2 h 10 min · Season 5 Episode 31Join us on Operation Insight as we host Hospital Corpsman Second Class George Herrera and Kim Dunman, two founding members of the STL Veterans Ball! In 2016, three leaders from…
- The 25th Anniversary of 9/11 w/Krista Salvatore · 1 h 30 min · Season 5 Episode 30Join us on Operation Insight for our special 100th episode commemorating the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Krista Salvatore! (00:00) 100th Episode Prelude (03:33) Disclaimer…
- Colonel Paul G. Dixon · 2 h 31 min · Season 5 Episode 29Join us on Operation Insight as we host Colonel Paul G. Dixon of the U.S. Army & Army Reserve! In this episode, our guest traces his journey from a restless youth who had…
- Specialist Shanna Hughes-Collins · 2 h 23 min · Season 5 Episode 28Join us on Operation Insight as we host Specialist Shanna Hughes-Collins of the Illinois Army National Guard! (00:00) Disclaimer (01:01) Opening Theme (01:30) Introduction…
- Commander Bob May · 1 h 21 min · Season 5 Episode 27Join us on Operation Insight as we host Commander Bob May of the U.S. Navy! (00:00) Disclaimer (01:01) Opening Theme (01:30) Introduction (39:46) Nuclear “Delivery” (47:24) Part…
- Lieutenant Colonel Fred Wellman · 1 h 47 min · Season 5 Episode 26Join us on Operation Insight as we host Lieutenant Colonel Fred Wellman of the U.S. Army and Army Reserve! The Primary Election in the Great State of Missouri is scheduled for…
- Colonel Sam Digirolamo · 2 h 38 min · Season 5 Episode 25Join us on Operation Insight as we host Colonel Sam Digirolamo of the U.S. Air Force & Missouri Air National Guard! In April of 2023, back when the museum was still named "The…
- Independence Day 2026 w/WWII Veteran Tom Lacey · 2 h 0 min · Season 5 Episode 24Join us on Operation Insight as we celebrate Independence Day with World War II veteran Tom Lacey of the U.S. Army! When our founding fathers signed and ratified the Declaration…
- The US Semiquincentennial (America's 250th Birthday) w/State Representative Terri Violet · 1 h 26 min · Season 5 Episode 23Join us on Operation Insight as we celebrate our nation's semiquincentennial (250th Birthday) by hosting Missouri State Representative and Navy veteran Terri Violet! As we…
- Sergeant First Class Cheryl Rowland · 2 h 2 min · Season 5 Episode 22Join us on Operation Insight as we host Sergeant First Class Cheryl Rowland of the U.S. Army and Army Reserve! (00:00) Disclaimer (01:01) Opening Theme (01:30) Introduction…
- Master Sergeant Kathy Nix · 1 h 20 min · Season 5 Episode 21Join us on Operation Insight as we host Master Sergeant Kathy Nix of the U.S. Air Force & Air National Guard! (00:00) Disclaimer (01:01) Opening Theme (01:30) Introduction…
- Petty Officer First Class Ken Cary · 2 h 37 min · Season 5 Episode 20Join us on Operation Insight as we host Petty Officer First Class Ken Carey of the U.S. Navy! From a horse farm in Leonard, Michigan to the thunder of carrier flight decks…
- Airman First Class Cynthia McCrea - Veteran Women of Influence · 1 h 20 min · Season 5 Episode 19Join us on Operation Insight as we host Airman First Class Cynthia McCrea of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and founder of Veteran Women of Influence! (00:00) Disclaimer (01:01)…
- Sergeant Teegan LeClair · 1 h 43 min · Season 5 Episode 18Join us on Operation Insight as we host Sergeant Teegan LeClair of the U.S. Army! (00:00) Disclaimer (01:01) Opening Theme (01:30) Introduction (52:07) Part II (1:27:26) SALUTE…
- Lieutenant Colonel Jim Craig · 2 h 43 min · Season 5 Episode 17Join us on Operation Insight as we host Lieutenant Colonel Jim Craig of the U.S. Army! (00:00) Disclaimer (01:01) Opening Theme (01:30) Introduction (1:16:16) Waking Up to 9/11…
- Captain Paul & First Lieutenant Sue McCool · 1 h 45 min · Season 5 Episode 16Join us on Operation Insight as we host veteran couple, Paul & Sue McCool of the U.S. Air Force! (00:00) Disclaimer (01:01) Opening Theme (01:30) Introduction (37:13) Vietnam &…
