Glenna “BabyDoc”. Utah, USA (video)

06/03/2026

“After the War, Either University or My Own Bar — But I’m Definitely Staying in Ukraine”

Glenna Manchego, known by her call sign “BabyDoc,” is an American combat medic who arrived in Ukraine just weeks after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. A native of Utah, Glenna brought with her a rare combination of medical and military training — skills she knew could save lives in combat. Watching the invasion unfold from across the Atlantic, she felt compelled to do more than simply observe. She made the decision to come to Ukraine and join the fight. Four years after that life-changing choice, she remains here.

Learn more about foreign volunteers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and join on the official website: https://ildu.mil.gov.ua/