Air Force Mortuary Affairs Fact Sheets

About Us: Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations

Wed, 06 May 2020 16:03:00 GMT

AFMAO provides global contingency mortuary response teams in support of Air Force and combatant command requirements, supporting both an Air Force and joint role. It is AFMAO's mission and privilege to fulfill our nation's sacred commitment of ensuring dignity, honor and respect to the fallen, and care, service and support to their families.

AFMAO Staff Agencies and Divisions

Press Operations — Wed, 06 May 2020 16:02:00 GMT

Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations is a Field Operating Agency under the Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower, Personnel and Services, Headquarters Air Force. AFMAO is comprised of several sections: Mortuary Affairs, Operations Support, Resources, Readiness and Plans, and the Leadership and Staff Agencies.

AFMAO History

Press Operations — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:59:00 GMT

Air Force mortuary missions have been attached to many organizations and locations over the years. The mortuary mission in Delaware dates back to 1955, when the Port Mortuary was established at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

AFMAO Facilities

Press Operations — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:59:00 GMT

The mortuary is a $30 million, 78,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility which opened November 2003. In addition to the operational facility, AFMAO manages the Campus for the Families of the Fallen, which consists of three main areas: the Center for Families of the Fallen; the Fisher House for Families of the Fallen; and the Meditation Pavilion and surrounding gardens.

The Campus for the Families of the Fallen

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:58:00 GMT

The Campus for the Families of the Fallen consists of three main areas: the Center for Families of the Fallen, the Fisher House for Families of the Fallen and the Meditation Pavilion. The facilities are designed to provide families with an area of privacy, comfort and support while they are at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, to witness the dignified transfer of their loved one.

Dignified Transfer Mission

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:56:00 GMT

The primary mission of Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations is to fulfill the nation's sacred commitment of ensuring dignity, honor and respect to the fallen and care, service and support to their families. A solemn dignified transfer of remains is conducted upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, Del., to honor those who have given their lives in the service of our country.