Drew Pietruszka, Ph.,D., is Project Recover's Lead Archaeologist and an underwater archaeologist for Scripps Institution of Oceanography. He has a vital role in the search and recovery of our MIAs.

Dr. Pietruszka designs, plans, and directs forensic and archaeological investigations to bring MIAs home. He leads the search, documentation, and excavation of underwater crash sites on a crash site.

“A part of our obligation as citizens is to give back to our society. There are many ways to serve. This particular mission is the way I’ve found to serve others. I feel we owe it to those who have given the ultimate to honor their sacrifice and, when we can, bring closure to their families.”