AN ex-Navy SEAL who deserted in March 2019 died in Ukraine on Wednesday, the Navy said. He is one of six Americans known to have been killed in the war-torn country.
A woman stands in front of a display of destroyed Russian tanks and armored vehicles in downtown Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. Swift, originally from Oregon, enlisted in 2005, according to the Navy, and was a Special Warfare Operator 1st Class.
He had several awards and decorations, including the Legion of Merit, Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal.
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