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Mortos

(2,390 posts) Tue Mar 1, 2022, 05:56 PM Mar 2022

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I am seriously considering going to Ukraine to fight [View all]

I am a veteran. I have training in radio communications, small arms, grenades, claymore mines, machine guns, and shoulder-fired weapons. I have been out of the military for 24 years. I am 55 years old and in good health. It is killing me every day to see the pain inflicted on peaceful Ukrainian civilians and soldiers. President Zelensky has asked people with military experience to come and help defend his country. I feel like a coward standing by and watching a dictator try to subjugate an entire country and kill its women, children, and democratically elected leaders.

It feels like watching history repeat itself and we all now say why didn't someone stop Hitler.

It would cost me just under $800 to fly to Poland.

The military times has instructions about how to apply at a Ukrainian consulate.

I think about this non-stop.

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I am seriously considering going to Ukraine to fight [View all] Mortos Mar 2022 OP

If you feel it's your calling, then go. WarGamer Mar 2022 #1

Were you in combat before? WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2022 #2

I was never in combat as a soldier Mortos Mar 2022 #5

Warning - being in a combat zone is whole different world ! monkeyman1 Mar 2022 #43

Considering that grandmas are taking up arms to fight against the Russians padah513 Mar 2022 #55

with ya ! monkeyman1 Mar 2022 #69

Exactly, if that is your calling, total respect. 2Gingersnaps Mar 2022 #76

right uponit7771 Mar 2022 #94

do it Kali Mar 2022 #3

I believe many here markie Mar 2022 #4

If this was 30 years ago, I'd seriously consider it Kaleva Mar 2022 #12

I thought on it too. But what use is an 80 year old guy who only speaks English? 3Hotdogs Mar 2022 #61

I respect that and wish you a safe return! Kaleva Mar 2022 #6

Power to you! Beakybird Mar 2022 #7

Let us know how things go sarisataka Mar 2022 #8

Whoa... democratsruletheday Mar 2022 #9

You have my support no matter what you decide to do. nt abqtommy Mar 2022 #10

Me too. Much respect and I wish you only the best, no matter what you decide. hlthe2b Mar 2022 #27

It sounds like Disaffected Mar 2022 #11

I almost do too though I'm 59 and have no military experience LymphocyteLover Mar 2022 #13

What people (or animals) depend on you here? How do your loved ones feel about you going? emmaverybo Mar 2022 #14

I admire you Amy_Jones_90 Mar 2022 #15

You probably won't see Donald Sr, or Donnie Jr, or Eric, or any MAGAts on your flight. keithbvadu2 Mar 2022 #16

treason & cowardly run deep in that family !! can't take a lawyer ??? monkeyman1 Mar 2022 #70

Rudy?... He would be like Marine officer Pat Robertson, known as the liquor officer. keithbvadu2 Mar 2022 #79

ok, you owe me computer cleaning !! a good beer shot to hell !! monkeyman1 Mar 2022 #81

Wait, what? .. AZ8theist Mar 2022 #83

Korea keithbvadu2 Mar 2022 #85

Best of everything to you. PittBlue Mar 2022 #17

Please keep us posted. nt BlackSkimmer Mar 2022 #18

Hopefully it will dissolve soon. If you go, go with all good vibes. LakeArenal Mar 2022 #19

Take care of yourself. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2022 #20

Strength and honor. WheelWalker Mar 2022 #21

I have no training whatsoever myself, but I know what you mean bhikkhu Mar 2022 #22

I wish I could go d_b Mar 2022 #23

It's a big step. Make sure you talk it over with family and employers. haele Mar 2022 #24

I think joining a relief or medical or logistics/supply organization that is not in the combat Wingus Dingus Mar 2022 #44

It would balance out... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Mar 2022 #25

heh-heh-heh ... fierywoman Mar 2022 #33

You are a kind and brave soul, but you are at an age Wingus Dingus Mar 2022 #26

We are going need you here for our fight. We need your vote too. ZonkerHarris Mar 2022 #28

if you need money lapfog_1 Mar 2022 #29

Do you have a family here? Sogo Mar 2022 #30

Plan and prepare for your life if you are seriously injured delisen Mar 2022 #31

I'm 63 and have no desire to go RainCaster Mar 2022 #32

Well we certainly need that as well! Now more than ever. nt oldsoftie Mar 2022 #45

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 66, a woman with no military experience barbtries Mar 2022 #36

I'm sure even non military skills would be welcomed, commination's, computer, hacking, logistics yaesu Mar 2022 #37

How long do you think this war will last? Emile Mar 2022 #38

You are a good soul, Mortos Quakerfriend Mar 2022 #39

Excellent! Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2022 #40

You can train soldiers Richluu Mar 2022 #41

I'm pretty sure MySideOfTown Mar 2022 #42

Welcome to DU, MySideOfTown! calimary Mar 2022 #50

You are an honorable man Traildogbob Mar 2022 #46

If you do it, try to acquire a sniper rifle; if you're a good marksman. oldsoftie Mar 2022 #47

I have thought about going many times myself. BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #48

military training would be essential iemanja Mar 2022 #49

I'm 59 and they would have to BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #53

For many of us, the best thing we can do to help is to send money. nt. Mariana Mar 2022 #56

Yes, I did that last week and looked into giving blood BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #58

The Red Cross ALWAYS need blood. BlackSkimmer Mar 2022 #84

I don't know who you talked to at the Red Cross. Mariana Mar 2022 #89

After seeing the post above yours I decided to call BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #90

I think you should check into the legal aspects.... reACTIONary Mar 2022 #51

I understood some mega buck guy was footing the nill gibraltar72 Mar 2022 #52

Mortos, the thought has crossed my mind several times as well Ohioboy Mar 2022 #54

How about all those radical right wing boys DENVERPOPS Mar 2022 #57

I have been thinking the same thing. BMW2020RT Mar 2022 #59

How honorable Ruby the Liberal Mar 2022 #60

Follow your calling... BlueJac Mar 2022 #62

This may seem like a weird question, but have you figured out how you would get there? ShazzieB Mar 2022 #63

Not all people in Ukraine are good... benpollard Mar 2022 #64

you sound like you are describing the GOP Skittles Mar 2022 #91

This is MAGA, just damn uponit7771 Mar 2022 #93

Do you speak Russian or Ukrainian fluently? Warpy Mar 2022 #65

You have a good heart. summer_in_TX Mar 2022 #66

Defending our country strengthens all our allies. usonian Mar 2022 #67

Head over to the military forums and ask questions Aviation Pro Mar 2022 #68

Doesn't sound like a great idea Hav Mar 2022 #71

Ask Yourself if You Really Want to Go... ruet Mar 2022 #72

okie dokie left-of-center2012 Mar 2022 #73

I think about this too Ananda62 Mar 2022 #74

Trust your gut, colorado_ufo Mar 2022 #75

Good luck Duncanpup Mar 2022 #77

Ukrainian men get conscripted up to age 60 IronLionZion Mar 2022 #78

❤️ jstnwill Mar 2022 #80

Look into volunteer needs around or for Ukraine Nululu Mar 2022 #82

Mortos. Upthevibe Mar 2022 #86

Reminds me of something RoadRunner Mar 2022 #87

Can't say as I blame you..... paleotn Mar 2022 #88

Good luck to you. I would think the language difference might be problematic. Liberal In Texas Mar 2022 #92

I don't know what to say. hamsterjill Mar 2022 #95

The Ukrainians are looking for soldiers. Article in Military times is informative. flying_wahini Mar 2022 #96

From Finland Ponietz Mar 2022 #97

What's your status, OP? True Dough Mar 2022 #98