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News releases from the Ukrainian American Veterans

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Major General Nicholas Krawciw Award

Major General Nicholas Krawciw

The Major General Nicholas Krawciw Award honors exceptional leadership, exemplary service, and outstanding contributions to Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression. Recipients demonstrate unwavering resolve, professional excellence, and dedication to the mission while serving in military or security capacities. Distinguished service includes leadership, planning, training, logistics, humanitarian support, force development, or operational accomplishments, whether in combat or non-combat environments.

In keeping with the legacy of Major General Nicholas Krawciw, the award recognizes individuals whose service reflects not only courage, but also strategic vision, mentorship, ethical leadership, and a lasting commitment to developing capable military leaders and strengthening the institutions that defend Ukraine.

2026 Major General Nicholas Krawciw Award Winner

The inaugural Major General Nicholas Krawciw Award was presented to Ukrainian General Valerii Zaluzhnyi at the 79th annual convention of the Ukrainian American Veterans on 26 September 2026.

The Major General Nicholas Krawciw Award for Heroic Defense of Ukraine is presented to General Vitalii Zluzhnyi whose courageous leadership, steadfast resolve, and devotion to his nation led the defense of Ukraine against Russia’s 2022 invasion.
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Job Posting for Volunteer Webmaster

Posted: 3 August 2026

About the Job

Title: National Webmaster
Employment Type: Volunteer (part time)
Location: Remote

Position Summary

The Ukrainian American Veterans, Inc. (UAV) is seeking a volunteer to serve as its National Webmaster.  THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

The UAV National Webmaster maintains the UAV website and provides technology support for the National Executive Board, including email, social media, video conferencing, and document sharing.

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Members-at-Large

Map shows where UAV Members-at-Large live throughout the continental United States as of August 2026, with the largest numbers residing on the East Coast and in southern states.

The Ukrainian American Veterans, Inc. (UAV) boasts 20 active posts throughout the continental United States as of 1 August 2026. Many Posts are located near major cities like Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. Others are located in smaller metropolitan areas like Allentown, Buffalo, Cleveland, Hartford, and Trenton.

What if you don’t live near a city with an active UAV Post? Can you still be a member of the Ukrainian American Veterans? Where would you meet if you don’t have Post hall? Are there other veterans who also don’t live near an active UAV Post? What do they do?

Read on to learn the answers to all those questions and more!

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Job Posting for Volunteer Public Relations Officer

Posted: 16 April 2026

About the Job

Title: National Public Relations/Publications Officer
Employment Type: Volunteer (part time)
Location: Remote

Position Summary

The Ukrainian American Veterans, Inc. (UAV) is seeking a volunteer to serve as its National Public Relations/Publications Officer (PR Officer).  THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

The National Public Relations/Publications Officer develops favorable relations with the public through the publication of information in the mass media and creates favorable public opinion regarding the activities of the Ukrainian American Veterans, Inc. The PR Officer informs the Ukrainians American Veterans membership of activities within the organization by publishing and distributing the national newsletter, the UAV Tribune.  The PR Officer assists the convention committee in publishing the annual convention journal.

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