Airman First Class Art Minor

Join us on Operation Insight as we host Airman First Class Art Minor of the U.S. Air Force!   For as much time as Art spent in and around airports, one might think he would seek out a career in Aviation. In fact, Art did decide to join the Air Force, perhaps as a way to finally realize that dream. But no. In fact, Art would have even less to do with Aviation as an Airman than he had as a civilian. Despite that, Art made the most out of his military career, except for the part about getting out three days early, but you can learn more about that from this episode! Years after exiting the military and starting a family in St. Louis, Art sought belonging. So, he joined the Korean War Veterans Association as a non-Korean War veteran. So, how does that work? Art will explain it all as well as provide a detailed explanation of what caused that conflict and the ramifications of it. You see, Art is a bit of a storyteller, as evidenced by his fascinating oral history of the St. Louis metropolitan area and his legendary status as a volunteer at the Mid America Veterans Museum. In this episode, Art laments having the feeling that he didn't do enough during his Air Force service. Art discusses the awkwardness of being a member of an association for a war in which he didn't fight. Yet, it all comes together in the end for Art when his unwavering commitment to keeping stories of veterans alive becomes as clear as the wild blue yonder.   (00:00) Disclaimer (01:01) Opening Theme (01:30) Introduction (1:14:13) Life After the Air Force (1:24:40) Korean War Veterans Association (1:36:42) Closing