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U.S. Airborne Trainers Gear Up Efforts To Teach Active-Duty Ukrainian Troops

September 23 2015

Ukraine

The latest rotation of military personnel from the U.S. 173rd Aviation Brigade has begun their training work in western Ukraine, reports the Army Times.

The Americans are establishing a new training program meant to enhance the skills of Ukrainian active-duty soldiers.

In cooperation with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, the U.S. has "created a two-month-long block of instruction as their guide to certify more trainers," said Lt. Col. Michael Kloepper, the commander of the...

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