Past Conflicts Branch: Beyond the walls of our edifice

AFMAO’s past conflicts branch serves as the face of our unit’s care for those missing in action or killed in action but have not been recovered by providing support to families as they await the identification of their loved one’s remains.

Chaplains host Blessing of Hands ceremony

Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations recently embraced a tradition known as the "Blessing of the Hands" ceremony. The Blessing of the Hands ceremony is a time-honored ritual that nurses have cherished for generations. It recognizes the tireless dedication and selfless care provided by healthcare

Citizen Airman completes doctorate, leaves mark on AFMAO

Tech. Sgt. Julaine Newell, a reservist with the 514th Force Support Squadron, Joint Base McGuire Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, recently completed her second and final deployment to Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations.During her first deployment, Newell worked in the departures section, charged with

District of Washington Chaplains visit AFMAO

In Lock Step: Twin sisters find resilience through running

Airmen are encouraged to seek a support system during their time in service, reinforcing their resolve to carry out the mission effectively, sharpening their skills and lending a listening ear during challenging times. For one Airman at Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, that support system was

Custom Dover cremation casket offers alternative for families, funeral professionals

Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations evolves to meet the needs of service members and their loved ones. One of those needs involves the desire to be cremated.The need for a redesigned cremation case started with funeral homes communicating the difficulty in using caskets originally made for burial.

The Ezquivel’s: First generation Americans pave path through service

Tech. Sgt. Janette Ezquivel, Senior Airman Abelardo Ezquivel and Staff Sgt. Beatriz Ezquivel, who left the Air Force after serving for six years to attend college, grew up in Hampton Bays, New York after their parents immigrated to the United States in the hopes that they could provide a better

Air Mobility Museum unveils new AFMAO exhibit with personal effects from Operation Colony Glacier

The Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, recently unveiled a new exhibit featuring Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations. The exhibit covers the history and mission of AFMAO and also the Colony Glacier Mission.

Hottle Family: Father, daughter share last major milestone

Maj. Monica Hottle, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Plans and Programs Division chief, recently promoted to the rank of major with the help of her father, retired Maj. David Hottle who officiated her ceremony for the last time — with the longstanding Air Force rule being that any officer can

Westover chaplains receive training at AFMAO

Chaplains from the 439th Airlift Wing Chaplain Corps at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts, received thorough training with Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, covering grief support, family care and a newly added simulated dignified transfer component .