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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDespite risks and official warnings, U.S. veterans join Ukrainian war effort
Lane Perkins arrived at the Ukraine-Poland border last week to a crush of traffic. Cars and buses crammed with refugees rolled west. Ambulances and foreign fighters, like him, ventured east.
To the south, near Ukraines border with Romania, Zachary Burgart and Mark Turner wrapped up a six-day mission that began with delivering medical supplies and took an unexpected turn when authorities, suspicious that the two Americans were Russian saboteurs, arrested and interrogated them.
They are among the wave of U.S. military veterans who, despite warnings from the Biden administration, have inserted themselves into a foreign war. Some, like Perkins, want to take on the Russians directly. Others, including Burgart and Turner, have sought less risky ways to get involved, offering military and first-aid training, hauling humanitarian supplies, and setting up contacts for future American volunteers to assist Ukrainians.
"This, said Perkins, a Navy veteran who resides in San Diego, is a noble cause.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/03/11/americans-veterans-ukraine-russia/
BComplex
(8,021 posts)STAY SAFE!!
MyMission
(1,849 posts)As the veteran said.
And many brave and noble veterans from across the globe are volunteering, contributing to the effort in whatever way they are able. Training, logistics, escorts, communication, and fighting forces are all welcome and helpful.
SunSeeker
(51,523 posts)But it's the one war we will stay out of. At least for now.
Karma13612
(4,545 posts)I cant believe Ukraine has to fight alone. I understand the stupid rules and I realize Ukraine is getting financial aid and supplies to fight. But the fact that NATO countries cant help in the fight just makes my heart ache and my brain explode.
War is cruel and illogical.
Thank you for your service US vets!!!!!
czarjak
(11,254 posts)Cha
(296,893 posts)those magats in the Senate & House who are pimping for putin
ETA~ Thank You for your Service, VETS!
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