Army identifies 3 American soldiers that died in Lithuanian swamp: 'Simply devastating'

Officials person released the identities of 3 of the 4 U.S. soldiers recovered dormant successful Lithuania.

The soldiers, who were recovered successful an M88 armored conveyance that sank into a swamp, were each nether the property of 25. Sgt. Jose Duenez, Jr., 25, of Joliet, Illinois; Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, 25, of Glendale, California; and Pfc. Dante D. Taitano, 21, of Dededo, Guam, were each identified by officials connected Tuesday.

A 4th worker was recovered connected Tuesday, but his individuality has not yet been released.

"This nonaccomplishment is simply devastating," Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie, the 3rd Infantry Division commanding general, said successful a statement.

3 AMERICAN SOLDIERS DECEASED AFTER US ARMORED VEHICLE PULLED FROM LITHUANIAN SWAMP 

 "These men were honored Soldiers of the Marne Division. We are wrapping our arms astir the families and loved ones of our Soldiers during incredibly hard time."

Recovery efforts for the 4 missing U.S. soldiers adjacent the spot wherever their Hercules armored conveyance was recovered submerged astatine a grooming scope successful Pabrade, northbound of the superior Vilnius, Lithuania connected Thursday, March 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

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