Arthur W. Weber, Jr. (1922-1979) was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and graduated from Union High School in 1940. While attending Union High (1937-1940), Weber was an active member of the Reserve Officers Training Corps. From 1943 to early 1944, he was a member of the Army Air Corps stationed at Montgomery, Alabama, and the Army Air Corps Contract Flying School at Arcadia, Florida. In 1944, Weber entered the 331st Combat Crew Training School in Casper, Wyoming. He was stationed at numerous air bases across the United States, particularly those in Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, and Arkansas.

Later, Weber took several extension courses from the United States Air Force Extension Course Institute. These courses include instructions in aerial and ground photography, Air Force writing, and roads and grounds maintenance.