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- [Narrator] Independence Day in Ukraine began

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with a parade though the city.

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(crowd chanting)

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- We're here to participate in Ukraine's

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Independence Day Parade.

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We are honored to be here marching alongside

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other countries showing our support of Ukraine.

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- [Narrator] Members of the

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45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team

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were the first Americans to ever be invited

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to participate in this event.

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And were very proud of the opportunity

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to support their partner nation

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on such a special day.

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- As a

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E4 in the United States Army

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being able to basically be that front page

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of the United States

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it makes you feel good about what you're doing

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for your country.

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- [Narrator] Senior Airman Erica Guillot, Kiev, Ukraine.