Air Force Sergeant Cory Wade’s body was found days after he went missing during a training exercise in Arizona.

A 33-year-old medical logistics airman was reported missing on June 14 at Lake Roosevelt, about 130 miles northeast of Phoenix. Initial reports said Wade was a jet skier, but the U.S. Air Force later revealed that Wade was a jet skier. training “to support jump operations”

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office led a multi-day search and rescue effort. Members of the Tonto Lim Search and Rescue, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Navy personnel also participated in the operation.

Colonel Scott Mills, Commander, 355th Wing, Davis-Monthan Airlines air force base Wade’s body was recovered Saturday near Tucson, it said.

“We are sad to confirm the death of Staff Sgt. Cory Wade, whose body was found following an exhaustive search on Lake Roosevelt.” Colonel Mills said. “Sergeant Wade was an exemplary airman and consummate professional during his time with the 48th Rescue Squadron and will be greatly missed. To Sergeant Wade’s family, friends and teammates during this difficult time, the leaders of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base stand to offer comfort and support to our community as we navigate this tragedy together. I am taking it.”

Originally from Shortville, New York, Wade Air Force He arrived in the fall of 2008 and has been stationed at Davis-Monthan since April 2020.

During his career, he received several awards, including the Aerospace Commendation Medal, Aerospace Merit Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Aerospace Excellence Unit Award, National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Merit Medal, and the United States Medal. According to the U.S. Air Force, the Air Force Petty Officer Specialized Military Education Graduate Ribbon.

with the air force Gila County Sheriff’s Office We are investigating the incident.

The cause of death has not been made public.