Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations

C-17 ops in snow

Airman 1st Class Caleb Mason, 736th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a C-17A Globemaster III from the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base, Del. during a snowstorm, Jan. 25, 2013. USAF photo/Greg L. Davis

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Taking life one touch, one step at a time

Airman 1st Class Lori Cord walks with her mom Lisa and her dad Rick at a park near her home Feb. 1, 2013, in Dover, Del. Walking with her family was one of the things Cord did to help her recover from Guillain-Barre Syndrome. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chuck Walker)

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436th MDG

Staff Sgt. Thomas Nuckols, 436th Medical Support Squadron diagnostic imaging technologist, checks an x-ray Oct. 8, 2013, at the base medical clinic on Dover Air Force Base, Del. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class William Johnson)

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Dignified Transfer at Dover AFB, Del.

A U.S. Army carry team transfers the remains of Sgt. 1st Class Kevin E. Lipari, 39, of Baldwin, N.Y., at Dover AFB, Del., Dec. 17, 2012. Lipari was assigned to HHC 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Bamberg, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

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2013 POW/MIA Remembrance

Members of Team Dover run past the 436th Airlift Wing headquarters building in remembrance of POW/MIA Sept. 19, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)

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Hot & Cold

Airman 1st Class Calob Hayes enjoys the relative warmth inside the cab of a K-loader while Senior Airman Alex Delgado stands in the cold weather during the early morning hours, March 26, 2013, Dover Air Force Base, Del. Both airmen are from the 436th Aerial Port Squadron and are waiting to move in to position to unload cargo arriving from overseas. Airmen from the 436th APS operate Dover's Aerial Port, the largest and busiest air freight terminal in the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

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Junior ROTC Drill Competition 2013

Cadet Lt. Col. Bryce Jackson, 17, Deputy Corps Commander, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 941, Caesar Rodney High School, stands fast while members of his unit quickly spin M-1 carbine rifles near him during part of the units' armed drill competition event, April 20, 2013, Dover Air Force Base, Del. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

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Air Force Police

Department of Defense police officer Justin Viens (left) and Airman 1st Class Amanda Cabrera from the 436th Security Forces Squadron pose for a photo in front of their patrol vehicle may 6th, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The 436th SFS will be participating in the upcoming events that support National Police Week May 11th 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/David S. Tucker)

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Dover Wingman Day 2013

Senior Airman Hannah Hooser and Airman 1st Class Shawn Roberts of the 436th Operations Support Squadron, seek equilibrium on a kids see-saw at the Eagle's Nest park during part of the 436th Airlift Wing's Wingman Day on May 23, 2013 at Dover Air Force Base Del. Photos of units assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing along with tenant units hosted by the base as their personnel participate in the Dover Air Force base 2013 Wingman Day on May 23, 2013 at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

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HCC Security Forces Squadron Tour 2013

Mr. John Matarese, Honorary Commander for the 709th Airlift Squadron, (wearing jeans) weilds a simulated ASP baton while sparring with a 436th Security Forces Squadron member wearing a protective red suit to experience some of the training Raven's go through during an in-depth tour of Dover Air Force Base, Delaware's 436th Security Forces Squadron, June 5, 2013. Raven's are highly trained Security Forces personnel who deploy with military aircraft and provide on-site security for the aircraft around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

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436th Maintenance Group Change of Command

Airman 1st Class Stephen L. Peters holds the American flag which obscures most of this face as the National Anthem is sung during the opening ceremony for the Change of Command for the 436th Maintenance Group on June 20th, 2013 at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Col. Thomas J. Kauth relinquised command to Col. Charles S. Nesemeier in a ceremony officiated by Col. Richard Moore, 436th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

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Team Dover participates in Race Weekend

Tech. Sgt. Justin Beegle, 512th Maintenance Squadron, stands at attention during pre-race ceremonies before the start of the Fed Ex 400 Benefiting Autism Speaks June 2, 2013, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. Beegle was part of a large contingent of Team Dover members who took part in various activities during race weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Tucker)

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Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric K. Fanning visits Dover AFB, Del.

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric K. Fanning, (right) walks with Col. Rick Moore, 436th Airlift Wing commander, after Fanning's arrival Sept. 5, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fanning visited the base to better understand the variety of missions performed by the 436th Airlift Wing and Team Dover. Fanning reviewed aircraft, mission systems, simulators and Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

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July 4 parade

Fireworks illuminate the sky near the state capital building in celebration of Independence Day July 4, 2013, in Dover, Del. The fireworks culminated a day of celebration in Dover. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Duhon)

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MARE

Members of a 436th Security Forces Squadron response team prepare to enter Major George S. Welch Elementary School Aug. 13, 2013, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. The members were responding to an active shooter scenario during the major accident response exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chuck Walker)

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Dover AFB

Joseph S. Mriss, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire chief, directs the raising of the American Flag during a dedication ceremony Sept. 11, 2013, at the Air Mobility Command Museum on Dover Air Force Base, Del. A memorial, which incorporates two pieces of steel from World Trade Center tower one, a rock from the United Airlines Flight 93 crash site and a block from the damaged portion of the Pentagon, was unveiled at the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/David S. Tucker)

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Sept. 11 Memorial

New York city's lower Manhattan skyline and the newly completed One World Trade Center Building is illuminated by two beams of light representing the remembrance of the Citizen Americans lost on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Tucker)

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9/11 Memorial Dedication at AMC Museum, Dover AFB, Del.

A firefighters helmet from the New York Fire Department along with a folded flag are visible sitting on a table next to the newly unveiled memorial to those killed on Sept. 11, 2001, at the Air Mobility Command museum Sept. 11, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The memorial, which incorporates two pieces of steel from World Trade Center tower one, a rock from the United Airlines Flight 93 crash site and a block from the damaged portion of the Pentagon, makes Delaware the 50th and final state to have a public memorial. The steel was acquired through the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey World Trade Center steel program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

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Dog Days at Dover

First Lt. Remoshay Nelson, 436th Airlift Wing Deputy Chief of Public Affairs , runs away from military working dog Body July 30, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Body, a three and a half-year old, 69-pound German Shepherd, latched onto Nelson’s arm and brought her to the ground during a training session at the kennel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)

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AAA 400

Tech. Sgt. Steve Porell, Delaware Air National Guard 166th Logistics Readiness Squadron, holds the U.S. flag during the pre-race ceremonies before the start of the AAA 400 Sept. 29, 2013, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. The Delaware National Guard participated in a variety of activities in support of race weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Duhon)

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Runway Rubber Removers

Members of the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron team pavement and heavy equipment operators section, remove rubber from Runway 19 on Oct. 15, 2013, using large Oshkosh tractors with spinning brush attachments at Dover Air Force Base, Del. A highly concentrated, bio-degradable soap is applied to the runway and scrubbed by the machines before the runway is rinsed off. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

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Gary Sinise visits Team Dover

Gary Sinise hands back a VHS copy of “Forrest Gump” he just autographed to Senior Airman Patricia Snyder, 436th Comptroller Squadron assistant quality assurance manager, as Senior Airman Matthew McKenzie, 436th CPTS budget analyst, looks on Oct. 24, 2013, at the USO on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Sinise, who has been actively involved with USO tours since 2003, is best known for his role portraying Lt. Dan Taylor in the movie “Forrest Gump.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chuck Walker)

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Army of Darkness motorcycle racing team visits Dover AFB, Del.

Sam Fleming, Army of Darkness motorcycle endurance racing team leader, smokes the rear tire during a demonstration of power of the BMW S1000RR, number 99, during a visit Oct. 21, 2013, to Dover Air Force Base, Del. The team interacted with Team Dover riders while discussing safety, teamwork and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

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Team Dover brings home helos

A CH-47D Chinook helicopter is off loaded from a C-5M Super Galaxy while a C-17 Globemaster III flies overhead Oct. 26, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The helicopter was returning to the United States after being utilized in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class William Johnson)

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Fire Training at Dover AFB

Aaron Weisenberger, back, with the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department leads a two-person fire attack crew Nov. 4., 2013, at the fire training area on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Weisenberger sprayed water on the simulated aircraft fire using an inch and three-quarter attack line and fog nozzle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)

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Video has come to Dover AFB

Tech. Sgt. Dale Gosney, 436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs NCO in charge of video operations, conducts an interview with an honorary pit crew member Sept. 27, 2013, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. Gosney covered Team Dover’s support of Race Weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Morris)

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Number 14: C-5M 85-0008 Arrives at Dover AFB

Staff Sgt. Heath Hackwell, 436th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, holds the ceremonial aircraft key to C-5M 85-0008 Dec. 13, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Team Dover received its 14th C-5M Super Galaxy out of 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)

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C-17 SPRO Training at Fort A.P. Hill

A C-17A Globemaster III flown by an aircrew from the 3rd Airlift Squadron, Dover Air Force Base, Del., takes off June 19, 2013 at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. Capt. Paul Cooper, assistant operations officer, 818th Global Mobility Readiness Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., communicates with the departing aircraft during semi-prepared runway operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)

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Retired Military Working Dog

Tech. Sgt. Adam Fike, 436th Security Forces Squadron kennel master, presents Lance, 436th SFS military working dog, with a rawhide bone as a retirement gift Dec. 11, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Lance has been on four deployments to the Middle East and assigned to seven different military dog handlers during his nine-year career. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class William Johnson)

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C-5M

Dover's newest C-5M Super Galaxy, tail number 7-0035, begins final approach as it returns home to join Dover's fleet of C-5M's after its factory modification at Lockheed-Martin, in Marietta Ga. June 21, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/David S. Tucker)

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HCC MEDGRP Tour 2013

Master Sgt. Kevin P. Keens, 436th Dental Squadron, dental laboratory technician, demonstrates how to build a tooth mold using wax while a group of Dover Air Force Base Honorary Commanders look on Dec. 4, 2013, at the Dental Clinic on Dover AFB, Del. The honorary commanders were given a tour of the 436th Medical Group so they could better understand the units' mission and capabilities.(U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

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Aircraft tie-down safety inspections

Tech. Sgt. Jenon McPhatter, a C-17A loadmaster from the 3rd Airlift Squadron, 436th Airlift Wing, conducts a visual inspection of a MB-2 25K tie-down device on an aircraft assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Del. on Sept. 10, 2013. McPhatter and others identified and removed devices with problems that could cause them to fail while under tension. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

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Fall colors at Dover

A gray C-17A Globemaster III of the 3rd Airlift Squadron, 436th Airlift Wing, contrasts greatly with colorful fall foilage as the aircraft takes off on Nov. 6, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fall colors are currently at their peak in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

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Fire Training at Dover AFB

A two-person fire attack crew aims a stream of water on an aircraft fire trainer Nov. 4, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fire attack crews wear aircraft rescue and firefighting proximity gear for protection when battling aircraft fires. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)

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326th Airlift Squadron conduct C-17 flight

Maj. Rich Polehemus (left) and Lt. Col. Hugh Hamilton, of the 326th Airlift Squadron, 512th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve Command, shown on the flightdeck of a C-17A Globemaster III as they conduct in-flight refueling from a KC-135R Stratotanker of the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard during a training mission from Dover Air Force Base, Del., on June 18, 2013. Dover's fleet of C-5M and C-17A's are shared by active duty (436th) and reserve (512th) Wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

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Team Dover: A year of Delivering

Published Dec. 16, 2013