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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.

Army Sgt. Christopher J. Foster honored in dignified transfer Dec. 3

A U.S. Army carry team transfers the remains of Army Sgt. Christopher J. Foster of Baltimore, Maryland, Dec. 3, 2024, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Foster was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)

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AFMAO Civilians: Unbreakable thread ties AFMAO’s mission together

Due to the vital importance of AFMAO’s zero-fail mission, the unit employs more than 30 civilians, many of which served previously themselves, who provide oversight in most aspects of the unit’s operations ensuring the mission endures despite the frequent turnover of military members.

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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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