ukranian foreign legion

5 donated boats named after fallen legionnaires

 

On Wednesday, 12th of July the Kyiv Regional Police Department received 5 new patrol boats and presented them to the public.

 

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The boats were donated by Mitzi Perdue and as per her request, they were named after fallen legionnaires from the 1st and 3rd battalions of the International Legion. The 5 boats were named after: Shuto Fukuyama (Japan), Benjamin Giorgio Galli (The Netherlands), Andreas Gallozzi(France), Sage Avalon O'Donnell(Australia), Andrew Peters(USA).

 

ukranian foreign legion
ukranian foreign legion
What is the International Legion?
THE INTERNATIONAL LEGION CONSISTS OF INFANTRY & SPECIAL TASK BATTALIONS
Formed by Presidential decree right after the outbreak of full-scale russian invasion, the Legion has taken part in the majority of the crucial campaigns and battles of the war. Legionnaire teams are also embedded in some of the most prominent brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Candidate requirements

  • 18-60 years of age

    These are the legal age limits set by Ukrainian legislation

  • No criminal record

    The applicants must have no history of prosecution or conviction

  • No chronic diseases

    All candidates need to pass an assessment by a medical commission

  • Physical fitness

    All candidates need to be physically capable to perform basic infantry tasks

  • Ability to legally enter Ukraine

    The Legion or the Armed Forces of Ukraine do not provide assistance with visas and travel arrangements

  • Military or relevant experience is an advantage

    Military experience is not required but would increase the chances of being accepted. Other relevant experiences might include law enforcement, paramilitary organizations, firefighting, etc.

  • Combat experience is an advantage

    Combat experience is not required but would increase the chances of being accepted. Combat experience might include paramilitary or militias.

 

4 steps to apply

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    Scan your passport
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    Scan the documents verifying your military or relevant experience (if you have them)
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    Fill in this form and attach scanned documents. The webpage will generate an archive that you will be able to save on your device.