Veterans Day 2025 w/the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight

Operation Insight

Join us on Operation Insight as we host Captain Jim Pettit, Operations Director of the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight, and Captain Joel Eisenstein, a recent Honor Flight participant!

Before Veterans Day, there was Armistice Day. Before that, there was "The War to End All Wars." And yet, less than a quarter of a century later, humanity would be embroiled in yet another global conflict. One that would result in more casualties than ever before. While Memorial Day honors those who gave their lives in service to our nation, Veterans Day more broadly celebrates the men and women who bravely joined the uniformed services. Duty and sacrifice are precious commodities in our society, and they are in high demand in our military. It's easy for restaurants, coffee shops, and retail stores to offer free or discounted items on Veterans Day, and those gestures certainly don't go unappreciated by the veteran community. But for anyone who dares to think freedom is free or easily accessible, we encourage you to listen to the stories shared by our guests and reconsider just how you observe Veterans Day this year.

(00:00) Disclaimer

(01:22) Introduction

(20:34) Stories of Service

(42:59) Reflections of Service

(50:10) The Honor Flight & The Welcome Home

(1:00:58) Closing