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William, a 25-year-old U.S. Army veteran, has come to Ukraine to join the Ukrainian military in its fight against Russian aggression just days after his contract with the U.S. military ended in March.

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[–] gibmiser@lemmy.world 10 points 5 days ago (4 children)

Arent these the types of folks we need back home right now.....? Just in case...?

[–] Seleni@lemmy.world 18 points 5 days ago (1 children)

He’ll do more good over there though.

[–] aramova@infosec.pub 2 points 5 days ago

While true, they could have been a more successful Jan 6, after all Trump had his try in 20, wasn't it our turn?

[–] stardust@lemmy.ca 10 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Individuals acting on their own would be stomped out quick. Logistically, if a coup d'état happened wouldn't it be more likely to start from leadership overseas than domestic?

[–] Venus_Ziegenfalle@feddit.org 1 points 5 days ago

Well that's the kinda coup we've been seeing so far.

[–] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 9 points 5 days ago

It's probably best that they miss the gestapo sweeps by ICE and return when it's darker and their experience is necessary.

[–] Dimmer@leminal.space 3 points 5 days ago

They are not folks who can sit quietly watch news. Some serious shit will happen when they execute their 2a rights.

[–] Dremor@jlai.lu 3 points 5 days ago

25 years old... Veteran ? Fuck, I'm getting old 🥲.