(03-26-2023, 07:56 PM)Caldrac Wrote:

(03-26-2023, 10:01 AM)homebiscuit Wrote: The U.S. Volunteers in Ukraine Who Lie, Waste and Bicker (msn.com)

KYIV, UKRAINE — They rushed to Ukraine by the thousands, many of them Americans who promised to bring military experience, money or supplies to the battleground of a righteous war. Hometown newspapers hailed their commitment, and donors backed them with millions of dollars.

Now, after a year of combat, many of these homespun groups of volunteers are fighting with themselves and undermining the war effort. Some have wasted money or stolen valor. Others have cloaked themselves in charity while also trying to profit off the war, records show...

"Such characters have a place in Ukraine’s defense because of the arms-length role the United States has taken: The Biden administration sends weapons and money but not professional troops. That means people who would not be allowed anywhere near the battlefield in a U.S.-led war are active on the Ukrainian front — often with unchecked access to weapons and military equipment."

That's what happens with incompetent leadership and lack of checks and balances to properly vet people. G.I JOE!



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If the Ukrainian military isn't vetting them that's their problem, though early on I imagine they were just grateful for people to wanted to fight.

There is a really good limited docuseries on Amazon called Hunting ISIS that followed several combat veterans from the US (and other countries) who went to Syria and Iraq back in 2017 or so to fight against ISIS alongside local militias. There are legit volunteer combat soldiers who go overseas to fight. Sadly there are also shady characters who want to take advantage of a situation. 

The series isn't free on Prime anymore but is worth the $10 to buy the season.

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