AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Staff Sgt. Joseph Miele, assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, was found alive and un-injured on July 27, 2024, and was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
“I want to thank the local Italian authorities and our base community for the combined search and rescue effort to bring Joseph home,” said Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing deputy commander. “The unwavering support of the local community has been invaluable during this challenging time.”
The member was reported missing July 23rd by his unit.