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US Guard Influences Ukrainian Military

One of the biggest surprises of the war is how well Ukrainian forces have performed against Russia. Behind some of that is a little-known program built around the U.S. National Guard. For more than 30 years, U.S. "citizen soldiers" have been helping Ukraine shape its military, teaching sniper skills, ambush tactics and aerial combat. Morning Edition hears how it started.see more
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US Guard Influences Ukrainian Military

One of the biggest surprises of the war is how well Ukrainian forces have performed against Russia. Behind some of that is a little-known program built around the U.S. National Guard. For more than 30 years, U.S. "citizen soldiers" have been helping Ukraine shape its military, teaching sniper skills, ambush tactics and aerial combat. Morning Edition hears how it started.see more
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