Posted on Jun 19, 2023
Air Force sergeant found dead after going missing during training exercise in Arizona
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A 33-year-old airman based in Arizona was found dead at Roosevelt Lake over the weekend, officials said, days after he was reported missing during a training exercise.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kory Wade, a 33-year-old 48th Rescue Squadron medical logistics airman at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, was initially reported missing at around 2 p.m. local time (5p.m. ET) Wednesday during "training in preparation for supporting jump operations," the Air Force base said in a statement.
A number of agencies responded, including the Gila County Sheriff’s Office, Tonto Rim Search and Rescue, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy personnel, the Air Force base said.
Wade's body was found days later on Saturday "following an exhaustive search at Roosevelt Lake," said Col. Scott Mills, 355th Wing commander.
“Sergeant Wade was a model Airman and consummate professional while assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron and he will be deeply missed," Mills said.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kory Wade, a 33-year-old 48th Rescue Squadron medical logistics airman at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, was initially reported missing at around 2 p.m. local time (5p.m. ET) Wednesday during "training in preparation for supporting jump operations," the Air Force base said in a statement.
A number of agencies responded, including the Gila County Sheriff’s Office, Tonto Rim Search and Rescue, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy personnel, the Air Force base said.
Wade's body was found days later on Saturday "following an exhaustive search at Roosevelt Lake," said Col. Scott Mills, 355th Wing commander.
“Sergeant Wade was a model Airman and consummate professional while assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron and he will be deeply missed," Mills said.
Air Force sergeant found dead after going missing during training exercise in Arizona
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel water safety is crucial. The lost of a single airmen is one loss too many, may SSG KoryWade RIP!
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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