The United States is working with local forces to develop a combat training center in Ukraine, according to Col. Nick Ducich, commander of the 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, who returned from a recent deployment. Ducich, speaking to reporters at the Pentagon during a June 7 roundtable, said members of multiple units were in Yavoriv, Ukraine as part of the Joint Multinational Training Group. He said the Guard’s efforts included improving individual and collective training requirements by emphasizing leader development,...
