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

Staff Sgt. Beatriz Ezquivel (left), previously an aerospace physiologist, Senior Airman Abelardo Ezquivel (middle), currently serving as an escort controller with the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, and Tech. Sgt. Janette Ezquivel, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations departures specialist, pose for a family photo at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 1, 2016. Janette and her siblings, Abelardo Ezquivel and Beatriz grew up in Hampton Bays, New York after their parents immigrated to the United States hoping to provide a better future for their family. (Courtesy Photo)
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The Ezquivel’s: First generation Americans pave path through service

Tech. Sgt. Janette Ezquivel, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations departures specialist, watches an American Flag as it waves at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Sept. 7, 2023. Janette Ezquivel and her siblings, Senior Airman Abelardo Ezquivel, and Staff Sgt. Beatriz grew up in Hampton Bays, New York after their parents immigrated to the United States in the hopes that they could provide a better future for their family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jayden Ford)
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The Ezquivel’s: First generation Americans pave path through service

Tech. Sgt. Janette Ezquivel, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations departures specialist, stands in front of an American Flag at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Sept. 7, 2023. Ezquivel is one of three first-generation American siblings who have all joined the Air Force to give back to a country that gave their family an opportunity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jayden Ford)
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Air Mobility Museum unveils new AFMAO exhibit with personal effects from Operation Colony Glacier

Displayed here are remnants of C-124A Globemaster II and unidentifiable personal effects that belonged to some of the 52 service members who were onboard when it crashed into Mount Gannett, a peak within the Chugach Mountains in eastern Alaska. The Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations exhibit was unveiled at the Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Sept. 5, 2023. The exhibit covers the history and mission of AFMAO and Colony Glacier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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Air Mobility Museum unveils new AFMAO exhibit with personal effects from Operation Colony Glacier

View of the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations exhibit recently unveiled at the Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Sept. 5, 2023. The exhibit covers the history and mission of AFMAO and the Colony Glacier Mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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Air Mobility Museum unveils new AFMAO exhibit with personal effects from Operation Colony Glacier

Capt. Rajan Dulamal, left, Joint Personal Effects Depot summary court martial officer, Capt. Lyndi Minott, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations chief, Operations Support Division, and Maj. Monica Hottle, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations chief, Plans and Programs Division, view the AFMAO exhibit after its unveiling at the Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Sept. 5, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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Air Mobility Museum unveils new AFMAO exhibit with personal effects from Operation Colony Glacier

Col. Chip W. Hollinger, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations commander, Col. Rusty Gohn, 436th Airlift Wing deputy commander, and John Taylor, Air Mobility Command Museum director, unveil the AFMAO exhibit at the AMC Museum, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Sept. 5, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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Air Mobility Museum unveils new AFMAO exhibit with personal effects from Operation Colony Glacier

Col. Chip W. Hollinger, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations commander, gives remarks at the AFMAO exhibit unveiling at the Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Sept. 5, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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The Hottle Family: An Air Force legacy

Maj. Monica Hottle, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations plans and programs division chief, has her family replace her old rank during her promotion ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 18, 2023. Monica Hottle was promoted to the rank of Major with the help of her father, retired Maj. David Hottle, who presided over the ceremony for the last time in her career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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The Hottle Family: An Air Force legacy

Maj. Monica Hottle, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations plans and programs division chief, embraces her father, retired Maj. David Hottle, during her promotion ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 18, 2023. After serving in the Air Force for over 27 years, David Hottle presided over all but one of his daughter's promotion ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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The Hottle Family: An Air Force legacy

Maj. Monica Hottle, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations plans and programs division chief, watches as retired Maj. David Hottle, her father, speaks during her promotion ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 18, 2023. This promotion marked the last time Hottle’s father would be able to preside over her ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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Westover chaplains receive at AFMAO

Capt. William Kilgore, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations staff chaplain, breaks the tension with Capt. Elliott Dix, Westover Air Reserve Base chaplain, before the start of simulated solemn dignified transfer training at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 9, 2023. The training helped the chaplains gain a better understanding of what Airmen from their wing experience when they deploy in support of the mortuary mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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Westover chaplains receive at AFMAO

Capt. William Kilgore, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations staff chaplain, gives instruction to Capt. Elliott Dix, Westover Air Reserve Base chaplain, during simulated dignified transfer training at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 9, 2023. The training allowed the chaplains to see the process first hand to help with future deployments and collaboration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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Westover chaplains receive at AFMAO

1st Lt. Gregory Carrol, Westover Air Reserve Base chaplain, talks with Capt. William Kilgore, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations staff chaplain, after completing simulated dignified transfer training at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 9, 2023. The team received thorough training at AFMAO, covering grief support, family care and a newly added simulated dignified transfer component. This addition was a resounding success for both parties, fueled by the Westover Team's prior deployments and upcoming mission at the mortuary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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Westover chaplains receive at AFMAO

Westover Air Reserve Base Chaplain, 1st Lt. Gregory Carrol (right) shares a prayer during simulated dignified transfer training at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 9, 2023. The prayer is one role the chaplains have as part of the dignified transfer process, while another chaplain provides support for the family during the solemn movement. The Westover Air Reserve Base chapel team received thorough training at AFMAO, covering grief support, family care and the newly added simulated dignified transfer component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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Westover chaplains receive at AFMAO

Capt. William Kilgore, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations staff chaplain, and 1st Lt. Gregory Carrol, Westover Air Reserve Base chaplain, stand at attention during simulated dignified transfer training at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 9, 2023. The training helped the chaplains gain a better understanding of the processes involved with receiving fallen service members and caring for their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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Westover chaplains receive at AFMAO

Capt. William Kilgore, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations staff chaplain, gives instruction to 1st Lt. Gregory Carrol, Westover Air Reserve Base chaplain, during simulated dignified transfer training at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 9, 2023. Exposure to the mission in a training environment helps give chaplains the knowledge they need if called upon to serve this mission or support Airmen who deploy to AFMAO. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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Westover chaplains receive at AFMAO

Capt. William Kilgore, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations staff chaplain, gives instruction to 1st Lt. Gregory Carrol, Westover Air Reserve Base chaplain, during simulated dignified transfer training at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 9, 2023. The training helped the chaplains gain a better understanding of the processes involved with receiving fallen service members and caring for their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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Westover chaplains receive at AFMAO

Capt. William Kilgore, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations staff chaplain, gives instruction to the Westover Air Reserve Base chapel team during simulated dignified transfer training at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 9, 2023. The training equipped them with valuable skills needed in supporting the AFMAO mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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Westover chaplains receive at AFMAO

Chaplains from Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts observe dignified transfer training during their visit to Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 9, 2023. The chapel team received thorough training covering grief support, family care and a newly added simulated dignified transfer training component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
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