# Toyota Presents RAV4 Hybrid to Heroic Soldier at New York Auto Show Opening Ceremony

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/04/toyota-presents-rav4-hybrid-to-heroic-soldier-at-new-york-auto-show-opening-ceremony/
- Published: 2017-04-18T02:09:57-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

# Fort Drum squad leader reenlisted after losing leg in Afghanistan

[NEW YORK, April 17, 2017](https://web.archive.org/web/20170504123244/http://toyotanews.pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+rav4hybrid+donate+veteran+2017+nyias.htm?view_id=30533)–
In 2012, Sgt. Joe Mille lost his right leg to a roadside bomb during the final month
of his deployment to South Kandahar, Afghanistan. That’s where he was a rifleman
and team leader for the Army. But he hasn’t let the injury keep him down. After 
enduring a rigorous, 15-month stint of rehab. Now the Sitka, Alaska, native reenlisted
for another six-year term.

Since his injury, Mille has already served as a competition shooter and instructor
at the Fort Benning, Georgia, Army base. Then served as a sniper team [leader at Fort Drum in New York](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/05/epa-honors-new-york-environmental-leaders/).
Finally and deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He’s now an infantry squad
leader at Fort Drum. That’s where he is pursuing a degree in counterterrorism studies.

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I plan to make the best out of my time in the Army and look forward to a long and
fruitful career said the 25 year old who is married with two children Source Toyota
Motor Corp

On Saturday, April 15, Toyota and the New York International Auto Show. For they
joined forces to celebrate and honor Mille with the donation. That’s of a specially
customized 2017 [Toyota RAV4](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/05/how-green-is-bitcoin-crypto-mining/)
Hybrid. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo presented Mille with his new keys during 
the auto show’s opening ceremony. Located at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
in Manhattan.

“Throughout his multiple tours of duty, and even after serious injury, Sgt. Mille
has inspired Toyota with his commitment, courage and dignity,” said Kevin Curran,
assistant general manager for Toyota’s New York sales region. “We thank him for 
his sacrifices and service for others.”

## The Bussani Mobility Team of Mamaroneck, New York., outfitted Mille’s new ride with a gas pedal that can be used with a left foot.

“The New York Auto Show salutes Sgt. Mille for his years of unwavering service and
dedication,” said New York auto show chairman John LaSorsa. “We’re proud to partner
with our friends at Toyota. All who have generously donated this vehicle to honor
Sgt. Mille.”

The 2017 [RAV4](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/11/toyota-all-electric-2012-rav4-ev-rolls-into-california/)
Hybrid continues to build upon the model’s 21-year reputation for comfort, style
and performance. All the while offering a bevy of standard-issue safety technologies.
The 2017 model is equipped with standard Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P). It’s a new
multi-feature advanced safety package. One that bundles Pre-Collision System with
Pedestrian Detection function. That’s featuring forward collision warning and Automatic
Emergency Braking. Also Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist function. Also
Automatic High Beams and Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.

The most powerful and fuel-efficient RAV4 in the model’s history, the 2017 RAV4 
Hybrid achieves an EPA-estimated 34 mpg city/30 mpg highway/32 mpg combined and 
comes equipped with an Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel-Drive System with intelligence(
AWD-i) as standard.

Source: [Toyota](http://www.Toyota.com)

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