‘Forgotten war’: Nebraska veteran, former lawmaker readies ninth Ukraine mission amid Russian war

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: May 25, 2026

Words: 2,008

Last Updated: 6 days, 4 hours ago


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LINCOLN — A former Nebraska state lawmaker and U.S. Army veteran hopes his ninth trip to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion this week keeps a spotlight on what he fears has become a “forgotten war.”

Former State Sen. Tom Brewer, a 36-year veteran who earned two Purple Hearts with tours in Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan, will again visit Ukraine beginning the week of Memorial Day for about two weeks with a small team of Nebraskans. …

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