The fourth and final U.S. Army soldier who went missing last week during training in Lithuania was found dead, the United States announced Tuesday.
Three of the soldiers were found dead Monday after crews pulled an M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle from a muddy bog near Pabrade, Lithuania. They disappeared on March 25 “while conducting a mission to repair and tow an immobilized tactical vehicle,” according to U.S. Army Europe and Africa.
“Today, I was informed that the remains of the fourth and final missing U.S. Army Soldier from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division were recovered in Lithuania,” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said.
“I want to personally extend my deepest condolences to the families of all four fallen Soldiers. Our hearts are heavy
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