Overview

• The body of the fourth missing U.S. soldier was recovered on April 1, following a week-long search involving U.S., Lithuanian, Polish, and Estonian forces.
• The soldiers were part of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, deployed to Lithuania under NATO's Operation Atlantic Resolve.
• The soldiers' M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle sank in a swamp on March 25 during a mission to tow an immobilized vehicle near Pabradė, Lithuania.
• The recovery effort required specialized equipment, including excavators and ground-penetrating radar, to navigate the swampy terrain.
• The U.S. Army and Lithuanian authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, while dignified departure ceremonies are being planned to honor the fallen soldiers.