“With a heavy heart, we would like to inform you that The body of the fourth lost US soldier was found” – transferred in the US Army command in Europe.
The day before was confirmed Death of three other military. Everyone belonged to the 1st Armored Brigade, the 3rd Infantry Division.
– First of all, we make condolences close to our soldiers – said General Christopher Donahue, US Army commander in Europe and Africa.
The soldier's identity is secret by the army until the closest relatives are notified.
Lithuania. American soldiers disappeared at the training ground. Vehicle
Four American soldiers were lost On March 25, during exercise at the training ground in Podbrodzie, about 15-20 km from the border of Lithuania with Belarus.
Their M88 Hercules armored vehicle was found on Monday. The machine was embedded in a swampat a depth of about four meters below the surface of the water and under a two -meter layer of mud. Two M88 armored personnel carriers and the same number of bulldoys for anchoring were used to pull the armored vehicle out of the marsh area.
Hundreds of rescuers from several countries took part in the search campaign.
– It was really amazing and very humble, watch how an amazing rescue team from various commands, countries and continents connects and gives everything to find our soldiers. Thank you, Lithuania, Poland, EstoniaNavy of the United States and the Army Engineering Corps. We are grateful forever – we read in the army's announcement.