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Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 US troops who died in training accident

Thousands stood in respect on Vilnius' streets as hearses carried the bodies of the four soldiers to the airport before being flown to the U.S. for burial.

5 weeks ago

Army identifies final soldier found deceased in Lithuania peat bog

Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, 28, was the final soldier found deceased Tuesday in the peat bog, one week after being reported missing.

By Nikki Wentling and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 weeks ago

Army IDs 3 of 4 soldiers killed in Lithuania training accident

Sgt. Jose Duenez, Sgt. Edvin Franco and Pfc. Dante Taitano were recovered Monday from a peat bog. The fourth soldier's identity has not yet been released.

By Beth Sullivan and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 weeks ago

Fourth missing US soldier found deceased in Lithuanian bog

The recovery of the fourth soldier ends a weeklong search for four U.S. soldiers whose armored vehicle was found submerged in a Lithuanian peat bog.

By Beth Sullivan

5 weeks ago

Cargo ship hits tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military

The collision set both vessels ablaze and sent fuel pouring into the North Sea.

9 weeks ago

Army prep course jeopardized health of recruits, IG says

Trainees with body fat compositions that exceeded the allowed amount were admitted to the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course.

2 months ago