As someone who survived Vietnam, 9/11 and cancer, Barnegat Township resident Fred Rubenstein didn’t flinch when he heard about the Ukraine government seeking veterans from other countries to help them in their fight against Russia.

An article in the Military Times prompted Rubenstein to send an email volunteering his services to join the Foreign Legion of Ukraine Defense Forces. An automated response requested particular documentation.

“I also had three separate telephone interviews,” said Rubenstein.