Remains of Fourth Missing U.S. Soldier Found in Lithuania

The remains of the fourth and final missing U.S. soldier have been discovered in Lithuania, marking a somber conclusion to a search that began after an armored vehicle accident. The incident occurred during a training exercise, leading to the vehicle overturning and the subsequent disappearance of four soldiers.

The U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command confirmed the recovery of the last soldier's remains, expressing deep condolences to the families affected by this tragedy. The soldiers were part of a routine training mission aimed at enhancing military readiness and cooperation with NATO allies.

The accident has prompted a review of safety protocols for such exercises, with officials emphasizing the need for thorough investigations to prevent future incidents. The identities of the soldiers have been withheld pending notification of their next of kin.

This event underscores the risks associated with military training and the importance of international military cooperation. The U.S. and Lithuanian governments continue to work closely to support the ongoing investigation and to honor the memory of the fallen soldiers.

• Lithuania
• NATO
• U.S. Army

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Where were the soldiers found in Lithuania?

The fourth U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division was found deceased near Pabradė, Lithuania the afternoon of April 1.

How did soldiers die in Lithuania?

The soldier and three others had gone on a training mission in a 70-ton vehicle that sank in a bog near the border with Belarus.

Did they find the soldiers in Lithuania?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The final U.S. soldier who went missing in Lithuania has been found dead, bringing to an end a massive weeklong search for the four service members whose armored vehicle was pulled from a swampy training area, the U.S. military said Tuesday.

Where was the fourth soldier found?

Fourth missing US soldier found deceased in Lithuanian bog.

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