WorldWhy a U.S. Marine fought — and died — for Ukraine
Former U.S. Marine Shane Tackett had wanted to help Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began. After joining the Azov Brigade’s international battalion in August 2025, he was killed on Nov. 30 while his unit was clearing a house in a contested Ukrainian town. He left a wife and two daughters.
Why a U.S. Marine fought — and died — for Ukraine
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