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Ukrainian Air Force Maintains Special Bond With State's National Guard
"The 144th Fighter Wing is comprised of over 1,100 airmen from all over the West Coast, predominately from California," the commander said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's plan to draft civilians to fight in Ukraine has sparked large scale protests and arrests.
But the move also underscores the remarkable skills of the Ukrainian military. Among those who are not surprised by the show of power are members of California's National Guard.
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"I think the biggest thing that people are learning about Ukraine's air forces is they're extremely capable," mused Colonel Rob Swertfager of California's Air National Guard. Swertfager is Commander of the 144th Operations Group at the 144th Fighter Wing
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