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This loss is simply devastating,
said Norrie, the 3rd Infantry Division commander
We extend our condolences to the families of all four soldiers lost in this tragic accident and thank all those involved in the search efforts.”
In a post on X, he said
The recovery was conducted with urgency, resolve and deep respect for the fallen. We will never forget these soldiers -- and our prayers are with their families,
he saidThe loss of these soldiers weighs heavy on me, the hearts of all Task Force Iron service members, and the 3rd Infantry Division. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of these brave Soldiers,
he said in a statement
The Soldier was found after a search by hundreds of rescue workers from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, Lithuanian Armed Forces, Polish Armed Forces, Estonian Armed Forces, and many other elements of the Lithuanian government and civilian agencies,
the statement saidDeeply saddened to announce that the body of the fourth US soldier, who was training in Lithuania has been found,
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda wrote on the social media platform X, offering condolences
Lithuania has been praying for all four missing soldiers, and now, with all our hearts, we stand with their families,
he said on social media
Police working dogs from the Lithuanian Armed Forces began work yesterday afternoon and NATO ally Estonia joined the recovery efforts early this morning,
U.S. Army Europe and Africa said in a statement Tuesday
The names of the deceased are withheld pending confirmation of next of kin,
it continuedTwo Estonian recovery dogs, Tilt and Maik, and their handlers flew from Tallinn, Estonia. They arrived on scene at 2:00 a.m. and began searching at 7:00 a.m. this morning. Handlers have positioned the dogs in a U.S. Navy Rigid Inflatable Boat to locate any trace scents below the surface,
it addedNo words can truly capture the pain of this loss, but my deepest condolences go out to the families, friends, and fellow soldiers mourning their heroes,
he said
It is with deep sadness and sorrow that I received the news of the tragic loss of three U.S. soldiers,
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda wrote on social media platform XI want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, and our dedicated allies in Lithuania and Poland for their unwavering commitment in locating our fallen service members,
Driscoll said in a statementLithuania mourns together with the American nation,
he saidWe stand in grief with the families and loved ones of these extraordinary ‘Dogface Soldiers’ during this unimaginable time,
said Maj Gen Christopher Norrie, 3rd infantry division commander
Three US army soldiers assigned to 1st Armored brigade combat team, 3rd infantry division were found deceased in Lithuania today, 31 March,
US Army Europe and Africa’s public affairs office said in a statementNot only are we dealing with the terrain, a lot of mud that is over top of the vehicle, but also the fact that it's 70 tons that we're trying to recover out of a swamp or bog,
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Six days of hard work have yielded results. The armored vehicle has been recovered,
Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene said in a statement on FacebookLet us understand the delicacy of the situation and the sensitivity of the soldiers' families,
she saidWe will not rest until the fourth and final soldier is found and brought home."
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll announced on Monday morning the "loss of three brave Soldiers from the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division," saying