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  • US soldiers try to localize man suspected to trigger an IED before which hit a US-Army vehicle.  A Route Clearance Package patrols to identify hidden IED´s along a certain road.
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  • US soldiers try to localize man suspected to trigger an IED before which hit a US-Army vehicle.  A Route Clearance Package patrols to identify hidden IED´s along a certain road.
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  • Seconds after his convoi was rattled by an IED strike a US soldier checks the surrounding on his screen watching the Husky vehicle attend when the blast dust disperse. A Route Clearance Package (RCP) patrols to identify hidden IED´s along a certain road.
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  • A Screenshot just seconds after an IED has hit a Husky vehicle to detect hidden IED in Nawabad. A Route Clearance Package (RCP) patrols to identify hidden IED´s along a certain road.
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  • Members of the RCP platoon collect debris and conservate evidences in and around the bomb crater shortly after their unit was hit by an IED in Nawabad. A Route Clearance Package patrols to identify hidden IED´s along a certain road.
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  • Members of the RCP platoon collect debris and conservate evidences in and around the bomb crater shortly after their unit was hit by an IED in Nawabad. A Route Clearance Package patrols to identify hidden IED´s along a certain road.
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  • Cowboy shows ths most important he keeps from his former life in the US: His former US-Army backpack and some photographs from his family and childhood.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
    72_tv_20160217.jpg
  • Craig watches out of a hole in a private house at the frontline to observe enemy positions.<br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
    28_tv_20160214.JPG
  • Ben lights the camp fire in his trench position. A darting flame fills the trench with smoke as he tries to get the wet firewood started by filling oil into the blaze.<br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Ben was honoured with two medals from the ukrainian army for his volunteering at the frontline. <br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
    76_tv_20160217.jpg
  • Charlie wipes the stairs in the Prawy Sector base.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Charlie shows ths most important he keeps from his former life in the US: his sports shoes.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
    62_tv_20160217.jpg
  • Ammunition is probably the only thing what the ukrainian army has enough in stock. Greatful that Prawy Sector militias voluntary support their defense efforts the army often gives gifts like that to Prawy Sector. Snapshot from the armoury.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made
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  • Cowboy lights a good-morning cigarette in front of the ukrainian and US-flag.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
    56_tv_20160217.JPG
  • Ben prepares dinner in the heat of camp fire down in his trench position.<br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
    23_tv_20160213.JPG
  • Charlie cleans a remembrance board dedicated to the former commander Semen who died a month ago.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
    68_tv_20160217.JPG
  • Charlie watches the enemy lines and walks cautious in the envening sun to his machine gun position at the donetsk frontline.<br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
    32_tv_20160214.JPG
  • Charlie takes a short break in the trench and looks up to Alex who´s drinking a cup of tea.<br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
    22_tv_20160213.JPG
  • Charlie (ri.) talks to Cowboy in the dark after the base of Prawy Sector was cut of the public power supply. A US flag behind them.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
    70_tv_20160217.JPG
  • Ben shovels mud out of his foxhole after constant rain turned trench positions into sludge.<br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
    17_tv_20160213.jpg
  • Ben sorts a out a few glases and cans in the filled pantry of the Prawy Sector base.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
    78_tv_20160218.JPG
  • Cowboy checks the internet in the guard-house, surrounded by his comrades from Prawy Sector.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
    74_tv_20160217.JPG
  • Alex shows ths most important he keeps from his former life in Austria: His original army badge of the "Jägerbatalion 18" of the austrian Bundesheer.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Alex talks to Cowboy in the frontline trench at donetsk frontline.<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Ukraininan and US flag on the wall of a foreigners room.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Ben looks up to a truck of Prawy Sector militia which returns from the frontline to the base of the right-wing organisation.<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Ben sits on empty ammonition boxes backwards the frontline to talk to his comrades after return from a postion close to the enemy positions.<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Ben prepares an injection for a Prawy Sector comrade suffering dorsal pain.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Alex smokes a cigarette and shoulders a AGS automatic grenate launcher before heading to another position to install the weapon.<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Ben sits in the Safe House of the ukrainian army, While scanning the radio for public radio reception he smokes a cigarette.<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Charlie (ri.) and a comrade of his Prawy Sector militia unit duck in a trench while seperatists fire grenates on them at the donetsk frontline.<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Charlie runs under enemy fire over a muddy field on an ammunition re-supply mission. <br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Craig carries a bag full of wet firewood from backwards their trench to the position at donetsk frontline.<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • The base yard of Prawy Sector filled with smoke from the stove in the morning sun.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Ben gestures in his room, the wall behind him full of memorabilia like the jacket from a dead comrade, an ukrainian flag, the peshmerga flag from Iraq and a Prawy Sector flag (red-black) with a swastika on it.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but
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  • "Let´s get drunk". Ben, Alex and Cowboy sitting together in the evening of their return from frontline.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Alex immediately fell asleep after returning from 7 days frontline duty, Politely observed by a plastic skull with a bullet round in its mouth.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Craig (le.) and Alex (ri.) stand together after returning from frontline.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Cowboy eats a soup in the trench while his comrades prepare tea.<br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Charlie (le.) cleans his Kalashnikov in his trench position at donetsk frontline.<br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Ben gestures to a Prawy Sector comrade in the base of the right-wing organisation.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • At the morning after their frontline return Charlie and Cowboy (le. to ri.) weak up tired.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Cowboy searches for eatable food in the chaotic kitchen in the Prawy Sector base.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Craig and Charlie (le. to ri.) doing weapon maintainance in the Prawy Sector base after frontline return.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • An ukrainian militia stands on a Prway Sector truck returning from the frontline to the base of the right-wing organisation. Alex (le.) and Cowboy (ri.) get ready to unload the truck. <br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Ben (ce.) and Alex (le.) prepare a meal at the camp fire in the muddy trench at the donetsk frontline.<br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Cowboy ducks while grenates are being fired at their trench position at donetsk frontline.<br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Charlie (le.) cleans his Kalashnikov as Ben (ri.) brushes his teeth.<br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Charlie is watching the sky as enemy sniper rounds whistling overheads.<br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Ben shows ths most important he keeps from his former life in the Austria: His cuddly toy "Mojo" who companies him since the age of seven.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • The base of right-wing Prawy Sector in Novohrodivka (Oblast Donetsk), home to selfmade foreign battlegroup Task Force Pluto.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Craig shows ths most important he keeps from his former life in the US: The image of his 5 years old daughter.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Craig, Charlie and Cowboy (le. to ri.) watching a video on a screen.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Pissed by the indiscipline of the Prawy Sector comrades, Ben tidy up the corridor in their base to keep things proper. A christian iconic poster decorates the wall.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave U
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  • Charlie (le.) is about to fall asleep while Ben relaxes by smoking cigarets after tehy returned from frontline.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Craig and Ben pose with a joint tattooed greek quote "Molon Labe" (Come and take them) on their arms.<br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Craig kills time in his position in a private house at the donetsk frontline.<br />
<br />
Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
<br />
The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Charlie takes a short rest barley covered from fire on an open field on an ammunition re-supply mission at donetsk frontline.<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Alex prepares ammonition belts for heavy machine gun shortly after a firefight erupedt at their position at donetsk frontline.<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Charlie and Cowboy (le. to ri.) loading ammunition belts in the dead of night in their position only using headlamps not to attract the enemy.<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • The Boom Stick Brotherhood after returning form frontline: Ben, Cowboy, Alex, Craig and Charlie (le. to ri.)<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Cowboy, Alex, Charlie and Craig (le. to ri.) chatting over war issues in their trench position at donetsk frontline.<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Charlie and Cowboy (le. to ri.) doubt over being allowed to take the wet firewood from the ukrainian army for their own positions in the trench.<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Back in the trench from an exhausting re-supply mission under fire Charlie eats soup straight out of the pot.<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Cowboy (le.) sits beside Charlie who cleans his Kalashnikov in the frontline trench.<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Alex (ce.)  has a break for lunch on his bed and looks to Ben (le.) and Charlie cleaning a gun.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Charlie (ce.) appears in Ben´s trench in full body armor after having a firefight in another position close by at the donetsk frontline.<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Ben carries a granate launcher magazinetrough the trench.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • The base of right-wing Prawy Sector in Novohrodivka (Oblast Donetsk), home to selfmade foreign battlegroup Task Force Pluto.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood <br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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  • Covered in smoke Ben returns fire to seperatist positions with a rocket propelled grenade.<br />
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Fascinated by war and convinced of a simple shaped nationalistic ideology, five vonuteer warriors from Europe and USA left behind their former lifes. Walking into battle in Ukraine, Ben, Alex, Craig, Charlie and Cowboy made it to the frontline and joint the right-wing militia Right Sector, supporting the ukrainian army which is short of staff. Receiving no payments but shelter, food and ammo the foreigners selfmade battlegroup Task Force Pluto is a loose union of individuals and no particular ukrainian phenomenon. The Boom Stick Brotherhood would move on to another conflict around the globe when Ukraine become boring to them. They want to be involved in battle. That´s what they are aiming for. Living a dream of smoking guns, camaraderie and outdoor life. An extreme lifestyle devoted to an everyday look into the face of death.<br />
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The Boom Stick Brotherhood is a multi-national, multi-religious and multi-ethnic group:<br />
Ben, an austrian infantryman travelling hot zones since years. Bored by his own reluctant national army at home he made plenty of experience in Kosovo, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.<br />
Alex, Ben´s brother in arms from austrian army times deserted and fled the country to get ultimately involed in frontline fights.<br />
Craig was fighting almost 6 years for the US-Army in Iraq and Afghanistan but got in conflict with the law afterwards. He escaped conviction by going abroad.<br />
Charlie was totally bored by his californian routine in Silicon Valley but failed to join the US-Army and French Foreign Legion. Eventually he found battle opportunities in Ukraine.<br />
Petty crook Cowboy got in trouble with US law only days before his Army unit was to deployed to Afghanistan. Later during a day release he made it from prison to France but French Foreign Legion rejected him. He gave Ukraine a go.
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