The Ukrainian Naval Infantry was the first service to convert to being staffed by fully professional marines .
Ukraine also gradually began recruiting professional soldiers , although in almost all cases a person had to serve as a conscript prior to becoming a professional soldier .
The Ukraine Naval Infantry was the first service to convert to being staffed by fully professional marines .
Ukraine also gradually began recruiting professional soldiers , although in almost all cases a person had to serve as a conscript prior to becoming a professional soldier .