Three U.S. soldiers who went missing during a training exercise in Lithuania were found deceased after their M88A2 Hercules armored recovery vehicle became submerged in a peat bog. The incident occurred during a broader training operation, and despite the recovery of the vehicle, the soldiers were not found until almost a week later. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda expressed condolences, and the U.S. Army is working with Lithuanian authorities to investigate the incident while continuing the search for one soldier who remains missing.
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Four U.S. Army soldiers were reported missing and later confirmed dead during a joint training exercise with Lithuanian forces near Pabradė, close to the Belarus border. The U.S. embassy in Vilnius and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte acknowledged the incident, highlighting the collaborative nature of the training aimed at enhancing military readiness among NATO allies. The Pentagon described the event as a training accident, and efforts to recover the soldiers, who were part of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, are ongoing, with gratitude expressed for the support from Lithuanian military and police.
Dick Butkus, legendary Chicago Bears linebacker and NFL Hall of Famer, passed away peacefully in his sleep overnight in Malibu, California. He was a first-round pick by the Bears in the 1965 NFL Draft and played for them from 1965 until 1973. The Butkus family is gathering with Dick's wife Helen and appreciates the prayers and support of the public.