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Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tresse Z. King honored in dignified transfer Aug. 6
August 6, 2021 — A U.S. Air Force carry team transfers the remains of Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tresse Z. King of Raeford, North Carolina, August 6, 2021 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. King was assigned to the 96th Force Support Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida... MORE

Deployed Airmen complete mobility bag check
July 26, 2021 — A group of Airmen deployed to Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations complete checks on deployment bags at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware July 19, 2021. Each Airman is required to check and sign off on his or her mobility bag to ensure they have the proper equipment for their duties while deployed to AFMAO... MORE

New AFMAO support team trains for DT mission
July 19, 2021 — AFMAO's newest deployed Airmen train to support the dignified transfer mission at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, July 12, 2021... MORE

Running for my life - in a good way
July 8, 2021 — Let me start this commentary with a bit of honesty – last year, if you had told me I’d be writing an article about how running and fitness have changed my mental health significantly, I probably would have laughed. However, that’s exactly what has happened... MORE

AFMAO Airmen reflect on end of LGBTQ Pride Month and beyond
June 30, 2021 — The month dedicated to LGBTQ Pride has come to a close, but for members of Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, the principles of diversity and inclusion live on year-round... MORE

AFMAO commander retires
June 29, 2021 — Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations bids farewell to Col. Brian Eddy, commander, as he retires after more than 28 years of service. The ceremony took place at the Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, June 28, 2021... MORE

Marine Cpl. Brandon J. Alvarez honored in dignified transfer June 10
June 10, 2021 — A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Cpl. Brandon J. Alvarez of Newbury Park, California, June 10, 2021 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Alvarez was assigned to FAST Co., Central Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, Bahrain... MORE

Marine Sgt. Amanda N. Brazeal honored in dignified transfer April 24
April 24, 2021 — A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Sgt. Amanda N. Brazeal of Chunchula, Alabama, April 24, 2021 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Brazeal was assigned to Marine Corps Embassy Security Group Region 2, Marine Corps Embassy Security Group Headquarters, Quantico, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)... MORE

Lt. Gen Kelly visits AFMAO
April 23, 2021 — Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Commander Col. Gilbert B. Eddy, welcomes Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware April 22, 2021. Kelly and his team were there to get a closer look at the AFMAO sacred mission and meet the team who accomplishes it. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)... MORE

Navy Culinary Specialist Apprentice Jaylon D. Moye honored in dignified transfer Apr. 23
April 23, 2021 — A U.S. Navy carry team transfers the remains of Navy Culinary Specialist Apprentice Jaylon D. Moye of Pataskala, Ohio, April 23, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Moye was assigned to USS Dextrous, Bahrain. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)... MORE