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Dignified transfer mission for fallen Airmen diverts to New Castle ANG Base

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  • By Christin Michaud
  • AFMAO Public Affairs
Six Airmen were honored in a dignified transfer at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Delaware, Dec. 23, 2015, when the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations dignified transfer mission was moved from Dover Air Force Base to New Castle as a result of weather.

Diverting the mission to New Castle was exercised in March 2015 when runway construction at Dover began limiting runway options, but this was the first time a dignified transfer was conducted at the Delaware ANG base.

Practicing the scenario in advance proved beneficial when the mission was diverted.

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