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Army Sgt. James. A. Slape honored in dignified transfer Oct. 6
October 6, 2018 — A U.S. Army carry team transfers the remains of Army Sgt. James Slape of Morehead City, N.C., Oct. 6, 2018, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Slape was assigned to 60th Troop Command, North Carolina Army National Guard, Washington, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron J. Jenne) MORE

Army Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy A. Bolyard honored in dignified transfer Sept. 5
September 5, 2018 — A U.S. Army carry team transfers the remains of Army Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy A. Bolyard, of Thornton, W. Va., Sept. 5, 2018, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Bolyard was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, Fort Benning, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoe M. Wockenfuss) MORE

Army Staff Sgt. Diobanjo S. Sanagustin honored in dignifed transfer Sept. 5
September 5, 2018 — A U.S. Army carry team transfers the remains of Army Staff Sgt. Diobanjo S. Sanagustin, of National City, Calif., Sept. 5, 2018, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Sanagustin was assigned to Company B, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Carson, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoe M. Wockenfuss) MORE

Guest speaker addresses caregivers at AFMAO
July 23, 2018 — The mission of Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations is not only a solemn one, but one that requires unceasing attention to detail and professionalism from its members. With a no-fail mission such as this one, resiliency opportunities become crucial in ensuring those who perform at this level can continue to do so without taking a toll on their... MORE

Army Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Conrad honored in dignified transfer June 12
June 12, 2018 — A U.S. Army carry team transfers the remains of Army Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Conrad, 26, of Chandler, Ariz. June 12, 2018, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Conrad was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino) ... MORE

Friends of the Fallen selected as Air Force nominee for humanitarian award
June 7, 2018 — The Friends of the Fallen, a non-profit volunteer group, who supports families of the fallen, was recently selected as the Air Force nominee for the 2018 Zachary & Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award.The award was established in 1996. It recognizes exceptional patriotism and humanitarian concerns for members of the Armed... MORE

Team Dover members get a glimpse behind the scenes of AFMAO
June 4, 2018 — Located in a far corner of the base just off of Purple Heart Drive is a building many may have heard about, but haven’t had the opportunity to see inside. As you drive by you’ll see flag poles centered near the front entrance. Standing tall is the American flag surrounded by the flags of each branch of service. Mixed among those brightly colored... MORE

Army Staff Sgt. Conrad A. Robinson honored in dignified transfer May 28
May 28, 2018 — A U.S. Army carry team transfers the remains of Army Staff Sgt. Conrad A. Robinson, of Los Angeles, Calif., during a dignified transfer May 28, 2018, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Robinson was assigned to the 155th Medical Detachment, 261st Medical Battalion, 44th Medical Brigade, Fort Bragg, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik) MORE

Army Spc. Gabriel D. Conde honored in dignified transfer May 3
May 3, 2018 — A U.S. Army carry team transfers the remains of Spc. Gabriel D. Conde, of Loveland, Colo., May 3, 2018, at Dover Air Force Base. Conde was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force Photo by... MORE

Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher J. Raguso honored in dignified transfer March 18
March 19, 2018 — A U.S. Air Force carry team transfers the remains of Master Sgt. Christopher J. Raguso, of Commack, N.Y., March 18, 2018, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Raguso was assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Matt Davis) MORE