Ukraine's foreign fighters ridicule American Boogaloo Boy who RAN AWAY when he realised he'd actually have to fight Russians in Kyiv with the kit he was given and complained he'd been lured into 'trap'

Daily Mail ^ | Published: 06:01 EDT, 18 March 2022 | Updated: 08:55 EDT, 18 March 2022 | Chris Jewers

[Zhang Fei]

Foreign fighters in Ukraine have ridiculed an American who fled the country when he was faced with fighting Russians in Kyiv with supplied gear, and complained in a viral video that he had been lured into a 'trap'.

Henry Hoeft, 28, was among thousands of foreigners to answer the call of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to help repel Moscow's invasion of his country - including a reported 3,000 U.S. citizens.

Hoeft, who also goes by the name of Henry Locke, is a 28-year-old former U.S. Army infantryman with associations with the American far-right group Boogaloo Boys.

But according to other foreign fighters, when the American attempted to join the Georgian National Legion - a unit of foreign fighters separate from Ukraine's Foreign Legion - he was rejected for not meeting the necessary requirements.

They also disputed claims that he made about an alleged attack on a Georgian National Legion base, and his experiences trying to leave Ukraine.

However, since he posted the video, at least two other foreign fighters in Ukraine have recorded their own videos hitting back at his claims.

One member of the Georgian Legion, Harrison Josefowitz, posted a response to Hoeft's claims, calling them 'completely false'. He said Hoeft - and another individual - did not pass the Legion's vetting process.

'This is in direct retaliation to them being rejected through our vetting process,' he said of Hoeft's claims. 'And that is exactly why we have a vetting process - to stop those kind of mindset people from getting here. From helping us out.'

He also said that the Legion has had a number of people who have crossed the border, and have had no issue getting gear across the border into Poland.

On the claim that the Legion's base was hit, Josefowitz said: 'Well I'm still

[Zhang Fei]

My guess is that Hoeft may have been part of the logistical tail rather than the tooth part of the Army (i.e. a combat infantryman). Ukraine presumably doesn't need too many male versions of Jessica Lynch with minimal or no combat skills or experience, given the pre-existing handicap of a language barrier with foreign fighters.

[Boogieman]

“with associations with the American far-right group Boogaloo Boys”

Boogaloo Boys are not “far-right” and they are not a “group”.

[simpson96]

[Seruzawa]

I wonder what his freeper handle is. I can see a lot of candidates.

[drSteve78]

Is there a HeftyHeftyHefty? The trash bag company.

[Born in 1950]

Could you name the candidates?

[drSteve78]

There are no Good Guys in this conflict.

[Zhang Fei]

[Boogaloo Boys are not “far-right” and they are not a “group”.]

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While “far-right” is now a catch-all descriptor for everyone liberals don’t agree with, just like “insurrection” is now the official uniparty descriptor for the Animal House romp through the Capitol building, the rest of the article stays pretty close to the facts. It’s possible they rejected Hoeft because he was not part of the US Army’s combat arms, and they don’t need typists who are illiterate in Ukrainian.

[skeeter]

Did Henry wear a Hawaiian shirt into battle?

Boogaloo Boys were an internet prank. More proof we’re getting bullsh*t from the usual suspects.

[jacknhoo]

What are you talking about? What’s up with the innuendo? Do you know Freepers who went to fight in Ukraine but did make the cut or something?

[Trailerpark Badass]

Th “Boogaloo Boys,” along with the idea that the “OK” sign, Hawaiian shirts, Khaki pants with button-down or polo shirt, are emblems of a white supremacy meovement, are all jokes made up by 4Chan to make leftists look like idiots, and they bought it.

[ought-six]

“It’s possible they rejected Hoeft because he was not part of the US Army’s combat arms, and they don’t need typists who are illiterate in Ukrainian.”

Could very well be. If the Ukrainians have more volunteers than weapons with which to supply them, then give the weapons to someone who knows what to do with it. Even if they have enough weapons, it does not make any sense to bring on board someone who is not reliable. And this Hoefft guy — if he is even a real person — sure as hell does not sound as if he is reliable.

[McGruff]

How many Brits have volunteered to fight for Ukraine.

[Trailerpark Badass]

Yeah, I mean posting the Daily Mail?

I'll read the Daily Mail if I need to know what Kim Kardashian or Bella Hadid had for lunch yesterday.

[A Navy Vet]

"Animal House romp through the Capitol building"

Love it and that's pretty much what it was. Great analogy. I'm going to steal it :)

[Trailerpark Badass]

You bought this nonsense? You are a fool.

[Jonty30]

I’d be ridiculing him myself.
It’s amazing that some are convinced their playtime on a computer war game translates onto the battlefield.

[Yo-Yo]

My guess is that Hoeft may have been part of the logistical tail rather than the tooth part of the Army

Some warriors are the tip of the spear, while others get the shaft...

[falcon99]

Know nothing about him other than what I read in this article, but he sounds like an immature nut job looking for glory but when the rubber met the road it was to much for him.

[gnarledmaw]

I saw a picture of Milley a couple of days ago. His uniform was all wrinkled up and mis-sized. Those guys used to be called “duffle bags”. This has left me wondering about something. Knowing that he isnt deploying anywhere and knowing about his tendencies, does that make him a “make-up bag”?