Report of poisonous substance dropped on Mariupol

[James48]

60. Except for one small detail.

I spent 20 years in uniform, and retired, and technically, I'm still on the books, as a retiree, to be recalled and sent wherever in the world YOU are about to send me

And I'm telling you right now- without a Congressional authorization, I can't get my orders cut or weapons issued to me.


Our troops today are in NATO countries, to defend NATO countries. We have a ratified NATO treaty, so if Russia attacks a NATO country, there is legal authority for me to go.

But there is NOT legal authority to send me to Ukraine at this point . Not without a Congressional authorization.


I have been seriously considering going on my own now. But at this point, I think it's close enough to full out war that I really ought to be preparing to go as a US soldier, rather than as a Ukrainian Foreign Legion volunteer.
Start telling your Congressman if you think I should go into Ukraine, because a lot of them already have noted that a Use of Force authorization is going to be needed.

Note the position of the American Legion- they are correct-


'“The American Legion was founded after World War I ravaged Europe,” American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard said. “We are extremely concerned about the horrific consequences that occur during war. There is absolutely no justification for Russia’s aggression. Our resolution calls for peace in Ukraine and, in conjunction with NATO and the Russian Federation, supports a European security architecture which considers the national security interests of all parties.”

According to Resolution 1: Statement on Ukraine, The American Legion will not support related U.S. combat operations unless the president clearly explains why such operations are in “our vital national interests” and mission guidelines are established to include a clear exit strategy. The resolution also states that the organization’s support for such a mission be contingent on congressional authorization for the use of military force and that American forces be commanded only by U.S. officers.

The resolution also makes clear that the organization would not support combat deployments of U.S. troops “in defense of non-NATO member countries,” because of Russia’s actions.

“We agree with the White House’s decision to not send troops to Ukraine, as we continue to support a strong national defense and a strategy of vigilance,” Dillard added. “This resolution once again reaffirms our unwavering support for our men and women in uniform and our efforts to ensure their well-being. The American Legion is always here to assist veterans in crisis.”


Source : https://www.legion.org/security/255060/american-legion-calls-peace-ukraine-issues-stance-strategy

formal statement by the American Legion in full:

https://archive.legion.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12203/15021/2022M001.pdf