The AFMAO at Dover AFB is charged with receiving and caring for all US service members who die in overseas contingency operations. AFMAO staff - plus selected service-specific carry teams and senior leaders - conduct the dignified transfer. Upon the return from the theater of operations to the United States, the fallen military members are transferred from the aircraft to a waiting vehicle and then to the port mortuary. Family members are authorized to witness the dignified transfer.

The AFMAO at Dover AFB is charged with receiving and caring for all US service members who die in overseas contingency operations. AFMAO staff - plus selected service-specific carry teams and senior leaders - conduct the dignified transfer. Upon the return from the theater of operations to the United States, the fallen military members are transferred from the aircraft to a waiting vehicle and then to the port mortuary. Family members are authorized to witness the dignified transfer.