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News & Stories

Documenting realities of war, the human stories behind the mission.

ABOUT US

Human-Centered
Mission

At the heart of our work are the people and families we serve. Learn about our stories of resilience, loss, courage, and recovery that shape our mission. We believe these voices matter and welcome thoughtful media partners who seek to tell them with care, accuracy, and respect.

ABOUT US

Human-Centered Mission

At the heart of our work are the people and families we serve. Learn about our stories of resilience, loss, courage, and recovery that shape our mission. We believe these voices matter and welcome thoughtful media partners who seek to tell them with care, accuracy, and respect.

WE FILL GAPS

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American blood spilt on Ukrainian soil

American blood spilt on Ukrainian soil

'To Name and Honor the Fallen': Ukraine's Fingerprint ID Breakthrough

'To Name and Honor the Fallen': Ukraine's Fingerprint ID Breakthrough

Ukraine court case aims to reclassify fallen New Zealander Shan-Le Kearns

Ukraine court case aims to reclassify fallen New Zealander Shan-Le Kearns

“Are you ready to see this?” The Painful Work of Identifying Ukraine's Fallen Soldiers

“Are you ready to see this?” The Painful Work of Identifying Ukraine's Fallen Soldiers

For Americans in Ukraine, Opportunity and the Lure of Combat

For Americans in Ukraine, Opportunity and the Lure of Combat

Ukraine honors foreign fighters, Americans, as nation's future on the brink

Ukraine honors foreign fighters, Americans, as nation's future on the brink

R. T. Weatherman Foundation to Host on the Hill - War Diaries: Unheard Voices of Ukrainian Children

R. T. Weatherman Foundation to Host on the Hill - War Diaries: Unheard Voices of Ukrainian Children

R. T. Weatherman Foundation to Host on the Hill - War Diaries: Unheard Voices of Ukrainian Children

R. T. Weatherman Foundation to Host on the Hill - War Diaries: Unheard Voices of Ukrainian Children

Ex-Marine Freed in Russia Prisoner Swap Now Wants Help to Get Out of Ukraine

Ex-Marine Freed in Russia Prisoner Swap Now Wants Help to Get Out of Ukraine

From Ukraine's Frontlines to Capitol Hill: A Wounded Vet's Appeal for Aid to Ukraine

From Ukraine's Frontlines to Capitol Hill: A Wounded Vet's Appeal for Aid to Ukraine

U.S. vet wounded in Ukraine-Russia war urges Congress to approve more funding for Kyiv

U.S. vet wounded in Ukraine-Russia war urges Congress to approve more funding for Kyiv

Lost Hero of Ojai: Bringing a Volunteer U.S. Soldier Home from Ukraine

Lost Hero of Ojai: Bringing a Volunteer U.S. Soldier Home from Ukraine

In search of Jericho: Body of Ojai's volunteer soldier unrecovered after Ukraine death

In search of Jericho: Body of Ojai's volunteer soldier unrecovered after Ukraine death

Families of Fallen US Veterans Call on Congress to Stand with Ukraine

Families of Fallen US Veterans Call on Congress to Stand with Ukraine

Families of US vets killed in Ukraine urge Congress to continue the fight

Families of US vets killed in Ukraine urge Congress to continue the fight

The Woman Who Ditched the High Life to Hunt for Missing Bodies of U.S. Soldiers

The Woman Who Ditched the High Life to Hunt for Missing Bodies of U.S. Soldiers

by Anna Nemtsova

Staff Highlight - Iryna: The Woman Who Finds Lost Volunteer Soldiers

Staff Highlight - Iryna: The Woman Who Finds Lost Volunteer Soldiers

by Anna Nemtsova

For foreign soldiers in Ukraine, US foundation provides lifeline to medical treatment

For foreign soldiers in Ukraine, US foundation provides lifeline to medical treatment

by Sam Skove

The Weatherman Foundation's Critical Role in Aiding Foreign Soldiers in Ukraine

The Weatherman Foundation's Critical Role in Aiding Foreign Soldiers in Ukraine

by Sam Skove

Healed to Return: US Military Hospital's Role in Ukraine's Fight for Freedom

Healed to Return: US Military Hospital's Role in Ukraine's Fight for Freedom

by Tori Hil

After treatment at US military hospital, volunteers for Ukraine return to fight

After treatment at US military hospital, volunteers for Ukraine return to fight

by Tori Hil

American Volunteer Soldiers in Ukraine Receive Care at German U.S. Army Hospital

American Volunteer Soldiers in Ukraine Receive Care at German U.S. Army Hospital

U.S. Army Hospital in Germany Is Treating Americans Hurt Fighting in Ukraine

U.S. Army Hospital in Germany Is Treating Americans Hurt Fighting in Ukraine

Grady Kurpasi Went to Ukraine to Fight. Then He Disappeared

Grady Kurpasi Went to Ukraine to Fight. Then He Disappeared

The Disappearance of Grady Kurpasi - A U.S. Volunteer Soldier in Ukraine

The Disappearance of Grady Kurpasi - A U.S. Volunteer Soldier in Ukraine

Supporting The Final Journey Home for U.S. Marine Veteran Lost in Ukraine

Supporting The Final Journey Home for U.S. Marine Veteran Lost in Ukraine

Body of Marine vet who went missing in Ukraine in 2022 returns home

Body of Marine vet who went missing in Ukraine in 2022 returns home

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Freedom is our path and our choice

Freedom is our path and our choice

The R.T. Weatherman Foundation held an event dedicated to the anniversary of the FOR FREEDOM exhibition—the first museum space documenting the contribution of foreign volunteers to the defense of Ukrainian independence.