WIESBADEN, Germany — The M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle the four missing U.S. Soldiers were operating during a training exercise has been located in Lithuania. The vehicle was discovered submerged in a body of water in a training area after a search by U.S. Army, Lithuanian Armed Forces and other Lithuanian authorities. Recovery efforts are underway by U.S. Army and Lithuanian Armed Forces and civilian agencies.
Search efforts for the Soldiers continue.
The Soldiers, all from 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, were conducting scheduled tactical training at the time of the incident. We will provide further updates as new information becomes available.
The 3rd Inf. Div. is continuing to keep families of the Soldiers informed on the status of search efforts.
For more information, contact U.S. Army Europe and Africa Public Affairs at media@army.mil.
Date Taken: | 03.26.2025 |
Date Posted: | 03.27.2025 11:40 |
Story ID: | 493891 |
Location: | WIESBADEN, HESSEN, DE |
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