US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge

Supporting experts in the shared vision of building a better today and tomorrow for for Ukrainian veterans, families, and survivors.

[US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge @USUAVB]

Last week we had the honor of being hosted by @CenterUkraine in Kyiv with our Ukrainian partners to announce the official launch of the @USUAVB, the first international organization of its kind.

[William Attig (🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦) @WillAttig]

Ukraine reels from ‘worst-case scenario’ suspension of US foreign aid

“All our partners are now scrambling for additional funding, which was not easy to come by in the first place,” George Chewning, Exec. director of the ⁦@USUAVB⁩ https://t.co/VYz8rjEvt7

[William Attig (🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦) @WillAttig]

1/ Proud of the work we’re doing at the @USUAVB to support Ukrainian veterans. While @GeorgeChewning Chewning was at the Veterans – The Path Home conference in Lviv, our team met with the Ukrainian Ambassador @OMarkarova in D.C. to discuss our efforts

[US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge @USUAVB]

6/ Let us continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our Ukrainian brothers and sisters, honoring their courage and resilience in the face of adversity. Together, we are stronger, and together, we will prevail. 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦 #VeteransUnite #StandStrongUkraine

[US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge @USUAVB]

Thread Veterans Support #Ukraine

1/ Saturday marked the two-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In a powerful display of solidarity, US veterans stood side by side with Ukrainian veterans at a march in Washington DC. 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine

[US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge @USUAVB]

5/ We are proud to see veterans from both countries coming together to stand up for what's right. Our solidarity sends a powerful message: we will not waver in our support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. #Unity

[US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge @USUAVB]

Every day, Ukrainian veterans continue to face challenges from their service in defense of their homeland. Let's recognize their resilience and commitment, and renew our commitment to provide ongoing support. #NeverForget #UkraineStrong

[US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge @USUAVB]

As we approach the 2-year milestone of the invasion of Ukraine, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of Ukrainian veterans who defended their country. Let's stand in solidarity with them and pledge long-term support. #UkraineVeterans #StandWithUkraine

[Український ветеранський фонд @veteranfundua]

🇺🇸 Dear friends, American veterans!

Thank you for your service
Thank you for constantly supporting and advocating for the needs of Ukrainian veterans

You are helping us in our fight. Our values are close. They are freedom and democracy

Together we are empowering the strongest!

[US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge @USUAVB]

“It is encouraging to see veterans stepping up as small businesses owners, especially when they are focused on hiring and supporting fellow veterans”. George Chewning, executive director @USUAVB

[US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge @USUAVB]

48% of Ukrainian veterans say they plan to start a small business when they leave the armed forces. The US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge met with several veteran entrepreneurs across Ukraine to hear their stories and learn how to propel a new generation of business leaders.
#Unkraine

[US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge @USUAVB]

Even away from the front lines, it’s hard for these veterans to put the war behind them. Pictures here is Andriy with a piece of a downed Russian rocket that crash through the front of his workshop several months before our visit.

[US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge @USUAVB]

Andriy Nesmachnyi is a UA veteran and entrepreneur at Bat Art, a veteran owned/operated knife and glassware company. He and several other veterans manufacture a variety of utility, cooking, and service knives, - all from their small shop in Irpin,

[Ukrainian Veterans Foundation @uvf_eng]

Think about it, 28% of Ukrainian veterans who are currently not in the service do not have a job. How did veterans in the US cope with a similar problem?

[Maxwell School @MaxwellSU]

Profs. James Baker and Robert Murrett, the director and deputy director of @SU_ISPL, are leading academic partners in @USUAVB, a coalition that aims to strengthen security by forging connections to support Ukrainian veterans. https://t.co/6afsjWxu0f @IVMFSyracuseU @SUCollegeofLaw

[US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge @USUAVB]

We thank the Minister and her team for a warm welcome and engaging conversation on the challenges and opportunities before the emerging veteran population of Ukraine.

[US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge @USUAVB]

The @USUAVB team had the honor of meeting with Minister for Veterans Affairs of Ukraine Yulia Laputina @mva_gov_ua in Kyiv to discuss the future of veterans care in Ukraine and solidify bonds of friendship between US and Ukrainian veterans.

[US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge @USUAVB]

The time to plan for veterans care and reintegration is before the soldier becomes a veteran in the first place. The Ministry recognizes the critical need to be proactive on these issues in order to meet this moment.