Veterans fighting for Ukraine is composed of former Legionaires and supporters. We’re Polish, Canadian, Ukrainian, American and other nationalities, all united in our willingness to put our reputations, fortunes and lives towards protecting Ukraine’s fragile democracy and freedom.
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Our History
Veterans Fighting for Ukraine was started by former soldiers of the International Foreign Legion. After serving in western militaries and the on the front lines in Ukraine, many members saw a disconnect in logistics and supplies that they had become accustomed to in their prior military service. Armed with experiences and knowledge the VFU was established to supply our brothers and sisters on the front lines with the equipment they need in order to continue in the defense of a sovereign nation against the tyrannical invaders.
Our mission
Veterans Fighting for Ukraine supplies our brothers and sisters at arms with supplies and equipment that will continue to strengthen their fight. From cold weather gear and socks to 4×4 vehicles and communication devices, we know that there are individuals from the global community that wish to assist Ukraine in repelling the invaders and it is our job to connect those who can be there and those who can’t in the fight against the evils that spill across the borders into sovereign nations.
Our values
The International Foreign Legion is a group of men and women that have chosen the “right” way over the “easy” way. The VFU still embodies those traits, and we thrive on getting the right equipment to correct individuals. We track and monitor donations and equipment thoroughly and efficiently and strive to ensure that each donation is effective as it can possibly be. We are here to support those whom we have served with and continue to stand against the invaders from around the globe, together.
Veterans Fighting for Ukraine Board Members
Our board members who have joined the Ukrainian army to fight against the Russian invasion truly understand the magnitude of each donation made.
Walter "Woody" Wood
Walter served as an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces for 36 years, as an IT executive in the Public Service for 2 years, and then worked 9 months for a start-up company focused on reskilling veterans into IT jobs. Three months into retirement, Walter joined the International Legion of the Territorial Defence Forces where he served for three months training and supporting the Legion’s 1st Battalion. Walter holds a BEng, a BA, and an MEng, and is a graduate of Canadian Army, CAF, and NATO staff colleges.
Chris "Vader" Deschenes
Chris is a former US Marine that served two combat tours as a Machine Gunner in a Quick Reaction Force with First Battalion, First Marines to the Middle East. Chris Was the Company Commander in the International Foreign Legion for Bravo Company. He served and fought for four months before being hit by enemy artillery 2km south of the russian border. He has since returned home and utilizes his connections and firsthand knowledge to make the VFU as efficient as possible.
Carl "Grinch" Larson
Grinch served in Charlie 2 “Orc Hunters” and BTTN HQ Combat Support from April to July 2022. Now back in Seattle, he has set down his AK but is still in the fight, helping get urgently-needed gear to the soldiers at the front.
Gibran “Pigpen” Werby
Pigpen is too busy helping Ukraine to write a bio
Bogdan “Boggy” Scibiwolk
Boggy is too busy helping Ukraine to write a bio
John Morrison
Kaid “Aftermath” Cordova
Kaid is a former U.S. Army soldier who served for a total of 14 years and deployed three
times. Once in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and twice in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom. The majority of that time was spent working in headquarters for Battalions, Brigades,
and eventually on General Staff for a Joint Task Force. He joined the International Foreign
Legion and served as an assistant platoon commander and eventually the platoon commander in
Charlie Company from April until June of 2022. He has returned home and utilizes his
experience in organizational leadership and firsthand knowledge to serve the Ukrainian people
and the legionnaires still fighting in Ukraine now.
UNITED STATES NONPROFIT
Veterans Fighting For Ukraine (VFU) is a corporation registered in Washington state.
501c3 nonprofit status has been filed for with the IRS and is pending
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