Tango is an American combat veteran who served in Iraq and fought in the hardest battles in Ukraine: first with the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR), then with the Chosen Company. He was heavily wounded during the summer counteroffensive of 2023 near the village of Pervomaiske while saving the lives of his brothers-in-arms. We recorded this interview in 2024, while he was still recovering. We talk about the Bakhmut operation, the realities of the war, the proper mindset of a warrior, and what can carry you through the hardships. Not only is Tango an awesome human being but he also has some great stories to tell.
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0:00 Introduction
0:41 Coming to help Ukraine
10:08 Foreign volunteers in the first days of the war
14:46 Kyiv in the first days of the war and stolen valor
17:07 International Legionnaires then and now
21:16 Joins GUR Legion
25:23 First mission with GUR
28:27 Drones in the war
29:42 Bakhmut campaign, Wagner and convicts
42:48 GUR and Chosen. Cooperation with Ukrainians
46:23 Morale, fighting and civilians in Bakhmut
49:55 Infil and exfil of Bakhmut
51:29 Civilians caught in the crossfire
53:02 After Bakhmut for Tango's team
54:04 Tango and Chosen
58:37 Assault missions and artillery
1:02:41 Is this a David vs Goliath?
1:05:38 Injuries
1:11:00 Transition to civilian life
1:16:39 Ukrainian veterans after the war