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MEDIA APPROVED TO COVER DIGNIFIED TRANSFER – Monday, Oct. 25 at 8:15 p.m.
Posted 10/25/2010 Updated 10/25/2010
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Release Number: 121010
10/25/2010 - DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Media Representatives:
The Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center Public Affairs Office has received confirmation of consent from the primary next of kin to authorize media coverage of their fallen military loved one's return:
Name: Ronnie J. Pallares
Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
Rank: Spc.
Service: United States Army
Location of death: Operation Enduring Freedom
Note: Several other Fallen servicemembers may be included on this Dignified Transfer pending family approval of news media coverage. Additional information related to this release will be provided via press release on www.defense.gov/releases/ once all secondary next of kin have been notified.
Media who have registered to cover the dignified transfer must send an RSVP to AFMAO.PA@us.af.mil within two hours after email notification with the name of the individual who will represent the outlet. AFMAO/PA will send a final confirmation e-mail notifying media of meeting time and location. Media will be required to sign the DoD Dignified Transfer ground rules before being authorized access to cover this event. Of note, no flash photography will be permitted.
Please contact the AFMAO Public Affairs office at (302) 677-2275 or (302) 399-0842, e-mail at AFMAO.PA@us.af.mil or visit http://www.mortuary.af.mil/ if you have additional questions about this dignified transfer.
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