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In reply to the discussion: I am seriously considering going to Ukraine to fight [View all]Warpy
(111,700 posts)65. Do you speak Russian or Ukrainian fluently?
Also consider that good enough shape at 55 is a far cry from good military shape at 29.
Also consider that $800 might be better spent making sure their kids are housed, fed, and clothed until this is over, which might be some time in the distant future. The last thing men at the front need is to worry about their families across the border, and right now, the crisis is massive.
Good luck, it's frustrating to be an ocean away.
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I thought on it too. But what use is an 80 year old guy who only speaks English?
3Hotdogs
Mar 2022
#61
What people (or animals) depend on you here? How do your loved ones feel about you going?
emmaverybo
Mar 2022
#14
You probably won't see Donald Sr, or Donnie Jr, or Eric, or any MAGAts on your flight.
keithbvadu2
Mar 2022
#16
Rudy?... He would be like Marine officer Pat Robertson, known as the liquor officer.
keithbvadu2
Mar 2022
#79
I think joining a relief or medical or logistics/supply organization that is not in the combat
Wingus Dingus
Mar 2022
#44
If you go you will have my prayers and all my woo-woo wishes to surround you with
fierywoman
Mar 2022
#34
For those of us too old to go (72) that feel the same way good on ya Mortos.
NoMoreRepugs
Mar 2022
#35
I'm sure even non military skills would be welcomed, commination's, computer, hacking, logistics
yaesu
Mar 2022
#37
This may seem like a weird question, but have you figured out how you would get there?
ShazzieB
Mar 2022
#63
Good luck to you. I would think the language difference might be problematic.
Liberal In Texas
Mar 2022
#92
The Ukrainians are looking for soldiers. Article in Military times is informative.
flying_wahini
Mar 2022
#96