THE TRAVELING COLONELS
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Retired Marine Colonel
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Retired US Marine Colonel
The Traveling colonels have been taking over luggage filled to the brim with medical supplies and other requested items from America to Ukraine. 300lbs per Colonel per trip. The extraordinary feat of willpower and strength has ensure that the donations arrive on time and to exactly where each item is meant to go. One of the many reasons that we are partnering with the Traveling Colonels is Integrity. To most people who know, Integrity is a tenant in the military and a key part to why the American military is so great. Integrity means to do the right thing even when no one is watching. When we say that something is going to get done, it will get done. The colonels are working on their fundraising projects that are specific to gathering medical supplies, combat medical supplies, taking the supplies and creating IFAKS, then taking these IFAKS to Ukraine and distributing them to who needs them the most. If you want to support them with their efforts please follow the links to their campaigns and support them directly. All the proceeds will go directly to building medical kits, travel, or transporting the medical kits.
PLEASE FOLLOW AND SUPPORT COLONEL MONTE DIRECTLY AT
IF YOU WANT TO HELP GET THESE GUYS TO UKRAINE AND BACK SAFELY TO DELIVER THE MED SUPPLIES FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THEIR DONORBOX PAGE
IF YOU WANT TO BUY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY YOU CAN FOLLOW THIS LINK AND IT GOES TO THE COLONELS
Our Team
Founder Johnny Rogers
I am an Air Force Veteran who was using his GI bill benefits when the invasion of Ukraine started. July 2021, I returned from a civilian contract supporting the Army in Afghanistan for 479 days and I have learned a great deal about what it takes to support operations in adverse conditions. Aircraft Structural Maintenance is my profession and I also have logistical and leadership experience. When I was on leave from Afghanistan, before Covid, I went to Kyiv several times and in 2019 I met my best friend Anna there. Anna has been instrumental in keeping my morale high when I was in a war zone, now I can help her and her people out. I fully believe in top-down positive leadership and work culture of unity and realistic compensation. I will never ask anyone to do anything that I would not do myself and you will not see me buying a yacht or anything. I can appreciate a good DFAC meal so, hopefully, I can earn the trust of our donors and maintain that trust by demonstrating my professional integrity. I started this Non-profit to help refugees and I hope we can help veterans out as well by providing a definitive mission, maybe we can all find a new sense of meaning.
Chief Administrative coordinator Sasha
Hey, this is me. Born and raised in Kyiv, I know the city and its people like the back of my hand. When the full-scale invasion began, my family and I remained in the Kyiv Oblast, in the northern direction. However, due to the deteriorating conditions around us, we were forced to relocate to Uzhhorod for a month. After that, I returned to Kyiv and have never permanently left since.
In 2022, I successfully graduated from Pechersk School International. At the time, I was deeply involved in volunteering, which heavily influenced my decision to apply to the Institute of International Relations at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. I wanted to remain in Ukraine, continuing both my education and my work in a field I am truly passionate about. Now, I am in my third year of studying International Relations.
My work with the Ukrainian Relief Fund revolves around optimizing the procurement process, finding the fastest and most efficient ways to secure essential equipment and supplies needed for the fund’s operations. Additionally, I handle all communications with Ukrainian institutions, partner organizations, and volunteers.