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African LIon 25
Fallen U.S. Soldiers in Lithuania
Lithuanians Pay Tribute to Four U.S. Soldiers
Lithuanians Pay Tribute to Four U.S. Soldiers
Lithuanians Pay Tribute to Four U.S. Soldiers
Lithuanians Pay Tribute to Four U.S. Soldiers
Lithuanians Pay Tribute to Four U.S. Soldiers
Lithuanians Pay Tribute to Four U.S. Soldiers
Lithuanians Pay Tribute to Four U.S. Soldiers
Lithuanians Pay Tribute to Four U.S. Soldiers
Lithuanians Pay Tribute to Four U.S. Soldiers
Lithuanians Pay Tribute to Four U.S. Soldiers
Lithuanians Pay Tribute to Four U.S. Soldiers
Lithuanians Pay Tribute to Four U.S. Soldiers
Lithuanians Pay Tribute to Four U.S. Soldiers
Lithuanians Pay Tribute to Four U.S. Soldiers
Lithuanians Pay Tribute to Four U.S. Soldiers
Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins
Sgt. Edvin F. Franco
Sgt. Jose Duenez, Jr.
Pfc. Dante D. Taitano
Search and rescue dogs assist in recovery efforts of missing U.S. soldier
Search and rescue dogs assist in recovery efforts of missing U.S. soldier
Search and rescue dogs assist in recovery efforts of missing U.S. soldier
Search and rescue dogs assist in recovery efforts of missing U.S. soldier
Search and rescue dogs assist in recovery efforts of missing U.S. soldier
Search and rescue dogs assist in recovery efforts of missing U.S. soldier
On this page we are providing updates on the fallen 3rd ID Soldiers in Lithuania.
Please direct any queries to
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The recording of the live stream on LRT tv of the procession for the deceased Soldiers in Lithuania can be viewed
here
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Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE — 3rd Infantry Division identifies fourth deceased Soldier in Lithuania
By
| April 2, 2025
The 3rd Infantry Division has identified the fourth Soldier from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team who went missing while operating an M88A2 Hercules during a recovery mission in support of regularly scheduled training at...
PRESS RELEASE – Fourth U.S. Soldier found deceased
By
| April 1, 2025
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...
PRESS RELEASE — 3rd Infantry Division identifies three deceased Soldiers in Lithuania
By
| April 1, 2025
The 3rd Infantry Division has identified three deceased Soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team who were previously reported missing while operating a M88A2 Hercules during a recovery mission in support of regularly...
PRESS RELEASE - Recovery Operations in Lithuania April 1 Update
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| April 1, 2025
Operations continue to recover the fourth and final missing U.S. Soldier from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division near Pabradė, Lithuania. More capabilities continue to flow to the recovery site,...
Press Release - Three US Soldiers found deceased after M88A2 Hercules recovered
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| March 31, 2025
Three U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division were found deceased in Lithuania today, March 31. The Soldiers, whose identities are being withheld pending notification of next of...
PRESS RELEASE — Recovery Operations in Lithuania March 30 Update
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| March 30, 2025
Equipment, resources, and personnel continue to flow to the recovery site as operations are ongoing to find four U.S. Soldiers missing since the morning of March 25...
PRESS RELEASE – Recovery Operations in Lithuania March 29 Update
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| March 29, 2025
More assets have been brought in to support the ongoing recovery operations for four missing U.S. Soldiers...
PRESS RELEASE - Additional recovery assets arrive in support of recovery efforts in Lithuania
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| March 28, 2025
In the last 24 hours, U.S. Army and Lithuanian authorities brought in additional assets to assist with the ongoing recovery efforts of four missing U.S. Army Soldiers and a M88 Hercules from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat...
PRESS RELEASE - Recovery Efforts Continue at Site of Submerged Vehicle in Search for Missing Soldiers
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| March 27, 2025
Efforts continue by U.S. and Lithuanian personnel March 27 in the search and recovery for four missing U.S. Army Soldiers and their M88 armored vehicle near Pabradė, Lithuania...
PRESS RELEASE - Vehicle of missing U.S. Soldiers in Lithuania Found
By
| March 26, 2025
The M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle the four missing U.S. Soldiers were operating during a training exercise has been located in Lithuania...
PRESS RELEASE - U.S. Soldiers reported missing in Lithuania
By
| March 26, 2025
Four U.S. Army Soldiers are currently missing in Lithuania in a training area near Pabradė...