Officials have released the identities of three of the four U.S. soldiers found dead in Lithuania.
The soldiers, who were found in an M88 armored vehicle that sank into a swamp, were all under the age 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 all identified by officials on Tuesday.
A fourth soldier was found on Tuesday, but his identity has not yet been released.
« This loss is simply devastating, » Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie, the 3rd Infantry Division commanding general, said in 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 around the families and loved ones of our Soldiers during incredibly difficult time. »
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