The profile of U.S. volunteers in the Ukrainian military has changed, shifting more toward people without military experience, and those who saw few prospects for them at home. This trend reflects a broader pattern of Americans drawn to the conflict due to limited prospects at home. Zachery Miller, a U.S. volunteer soldier, is seen with fellow foreign soldiers during a live fire exercise in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine in July, underscoring the international nature of the conflict.