Lithuania bid a solemn farewell to four U.S. soldiers who lost their lives during a training exercise, as thousands gathered to pay their respects. President Gitanas Nausėda and other dignitaries joined the emotional ceremony, where schoolchildren and citizens waved Lithuanian and U.S. flags in tribute.
As the Army approaches its goal of equipping 71 active-duty brigades with H2F resources by October, officials are now exploring how to deliver these benefits to dispersed and part-time soldiers. The first pilot begins this summer at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, with additional studies planned for smaller and reserve units.
The U.S. Army has announced a significant reduction in mandatory training requirements, eliminating combat lifesaver training, law of war instruction, and resiliency training. The decision, directed by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, aims to ease administrative burdens and allow soldiers to focus on warfighting skills.
The U.S. Army has identified Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, 28, as the fourth and final soldier recovered from an M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle that sank in a Lithuanian swamp on March 25. The tragic accident claimed the lives of four soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, Fort Stewart, Georgia, during a routine training exercise.
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