Before the USA entered World War I, an American contingent of pilots composed a group known as the Lafayette Escadrille under French command. These pilots became distinguished during that war. They felt it was necessary to defend freedom.

Before the USA entered World War II, there was the American volunteer group in China fighting the Japanese as pilots under Claire Chenault.

What has happened to the idea of Americans volunteering to support freedom from foreign invasion?

I propose calling on American veterans willing to support to help Ukraine. I am 78 and in poor shape to volunteer for such a venture. I am willing to die for Ukrainian people. I could be used as cannon fodder. We could use as our war flag the Gadsden flag (coiled rattlesnake with words “Don’t Tread On Me”), known as the Rattlesnake Contingent. Anyone interested please contact me.

Rudy Candler

Union