Biography

First Lieutenant Bernardo Miethe assumed duties as Associate Conductor with The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” in July 2025. Prior to this assignment, he served as the Executive Officer of the Training and Doctrine Command Band from July 2023 to June 2025. Prior to earning his commission, Miethe enlisted in the Army in 2020 and served as a flute player and Sergeant with the 82nd Airborne Division Band and Chorus. A native of Valencia, Venezuela, Miethe moved to the United States in 2006 to attend college. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Flute Performance and a Master’s degree in Band Conducting from the University of Southern Mississippi, as well as a Doctorate in Orchestral Conducting with a minor in Choral Conducting from Louisiana State University.

Miethe’s military education includes: Air Assault, Combat Lifesaver, CBRN Defense, Officer Candidate School, Basic Officer Leader Course, Basic Leader’s Course (Commandant’s List), Advance Individual Training (Commandant’s List), and Basic Skills Education Program. In the future, he hopes to attend Airborne, Pathfinder, and Sapper Schools, and to earn the Expert Soldier Badge.

His military awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal (one oak leaf cluster), the Army Achievement Medal (four oak leaf clusters), the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Air Assault Badge, the Bronze Norwegian Ruck March Badge, and the Gold German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge.

He lives in Virginia with his wife and children.