‘I Just Can’t Stand By’: American Veterans Join the Fight in Ukraine
Posted on AllSides March 7th, 2022
From The Left
Hector served two violent tours in Iraq as a United States Marine, then got out, got a pension and a civilian job, and thought he was done with military service. But on Friday, he boarded a plane for one more deployment, this time as a volunteer in Ukraine. He checked in several bags filled with rifle scopes, helmets and body armor donated by other veterans.
“Sanctions can help, but sanctions can’t help right now, and people need help right now,” said the former Marine, who lives in Tampa Bay, Fla.,...
Some content from this outlet may be limited or behind a paywall.
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Lean Left
Related Coverage
HEADLINE ROUNDUP
Did Biden’s Uncle Get Eaten by Cannibals During World War II?
