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  • Citizen Airman completes doctorate, leaves mark on AFMAO

    Tech. Sgt. Julaine Newell, a reservist with the 514th Force Support Squadron, Joint Base McGuire Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, recently completed her second and final deployment to Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations.During her first deployment, Newell worked in the departures section, charged with

  • In Lock Step: Twin sisters find resilience through running

    Airmen are encouraged to seek a support system during their time in service, reinforcing their resolve to carry out the mission effectively, sharpening their skills and lending a listening ear during challenging times. For one Airman at Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, that support system was

  • The Ezquivel’s: First generation Americans pave path through service

    Tech. Sgt. Janette Ezquivel, Senior Airman Abelardo Ezquivel and Staff Sgt. Beatriz Ezquivel, who left the Air Force after serving for six years to attend college, grew up in Hampton Bays, New York after their parents immigrated to the United States in the hopes that they could provide a better

  • Hottle Family: Father, daughter share last major milestone

    Maj. Monica Hottle, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Plans and Programs Division chief, recently promoted to the rank of major with the help of her father, retired Maj. David Hottle who officiated her ceremony for the last time — with the longstanding Air Force rule being that any officer can

  • Westover chaplains receive training at AFMAO

    Chaplains from the 439th Airlift Wing Chaplain Corps at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts, received thorough training with Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, covering grief support, family care and a newly added simulated dignified transfer component .

  • AFMAO kick starts their week positively

    The resiliency team at Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations recently introduced Mondation.  Mondation, held on Mondays, which is a resiliency class designed to kickstart the week positively. It consists of three parts: motivation to inspire and energize, goal setting and affirmations to create

  • Operation Colony Glacier 2023

    Members of the recovery efforts for Operation Colony Glacier include military members from around the country, with Alaskan Command serving as the lead support agency. This mission highlights a national commitment to never leave a service member behind.