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Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations

Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations

AFMAO: About Us

A U.S. Army carry team transfers the remains of Army Spc. Ray A. Ramirez, of Sacramento, Calif., at Dover Air Force Base, Del., June 03, 2013

Families of the Fallen

COURTESY PHOTO FOR THE FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN

Mortuary Affairs Support

Staff Sgt. Jourdan Clark, 96th Medical Group, salutes as pallbearers carry the casket during the Honor Guard graduation ceremony, March 6, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

Honor Guard

Senior Airman Erin Valderama-Harper, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, carries the Florida State flag during the Honor Guard graduation ceremony, March 6, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

Readiness and Plans

U.S. Marines render a final salute as the doors of the mortuary transfer vehicles are closed during Folded Flag 2017 April 11, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del.

Total force team effort: Close collaboration ensures exceptional care

ir Force Mortuary Affairs Operations conducts monthly ground training in which carry teams from across the Department of Defense are invited to Dover Air Force Base where they receive crucial hands-on experience with the mission in scenarios that closely mimic what they would see during the

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Tech. Sgt. Megan Longendyke: Nutrition course bolsters wellness for wingmen

Tech. Sgt. Megan Longendyke, a reservist who deployed from the 433rd Force Support Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas to be the noncommissioned officer in charge of the Fisher House for Families of the Fallen used her civilian experience as a fitness and nutrition coach to host

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AFMAO resiliency team emphasizes value of giving back during deployment

Staff Sgt. Carissa Lovelace, AFMAO resiliency team religious affairs Airman, and Staff Sgt. Ricardo Castro, AFMAO resiliency team mental health technician, concentrated their efforts during their deployment on providing their fellow deployers with a means to see tangible results through volunteering

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