Search for Missing Fort Stewart Soldiers in Lithuania Turns to Recovery Mission
The search for two missing U.S. Army soldiers from Fort Stewart, Georgia, who disappeared during a training exercise in Lithuania, has shifted from a rescue to a recovery mission. The soldiers, part of a joint military exercise, were last seen on March 25 in a swampy area near the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius.
According to updates from NPR, the Army has now confirmed the change in mission status after extensive search efforts involving dive teams and engineers failed to locate the soldiers. CBS News reported that the focus has moved to recovering the bodies, with the hope of bringing closure to the families of the missing soldiers.
Lithuanian authorities, in coordination with U.S. military personnel, have been utilizing advanced technology and manpower to comb through the difficult terrain. The incident has sparked a review of safety protocols for such international training exercises, highlighting the risks involved in military operations abroad.
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Why is the US Army in Lithuania?
The US has maintained a presence in Eastern Europe and the Baltic region since 2014, in an operation called “Atlantic Resolve,” following Russia's invasion of Crimea. Lithuania, a member of both NATO and the European Union, hosts hundreds of American troops, who are stationed on a rotational basis.
How many US soldiers are in Lithuania?
Lithuania, a NATO and EU member, hosts more than 1,000 American troops stationed on a rotational basis.
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