Overview

• The body of the fourth missing U.S. Army soldier was found on April 1, concluding a six-day recovery operation near Pabradė, Lithuania.
• The soldiers were part of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, deployed under NATO's Operation Atlantic Resolve to bolster defense in Eastern Europe.
• The soldiers' M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle was found submerged in a peat bog on March 26, a day after they went missing during a mission to assist a disabled vehicle.
• The recovery operation involved hundreds of personnel from the U.S., Lithuanian, Polish, and Estonian forces, utilizing specialized equipment to navigate the swampy terrain.
• Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing, and military officials have expressed condolences, highlighting the sacrifices made by service members.