The Marine Corps works hand in hand with the Army, the executive agent for the the Joint Mortuary Affairs Program by maintaining a staff at the US Army Mortuary Affairs Center, Fort Lee, Virginia. This ensures the needs and concerns of Marines are addressed in the development of doctrine, procedures, training materials and policies for mortuary affairs tasks. Courses offered by the Center are available for all Marines, enlisted and officer, who require an understanding of Mortuary Affairs policies and techniques.
United States Air Force
A future thread will profile the DoD's only mortuary in the continental US at Dover AFB.
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Those who work at the Department of Defense’s only mortuary in the continental United States see firsthand a grim reality of war. The solemn task of identifying and preparing the remains of military casualties belongs to a group of dedicated volunteers, most of whom are Air Force reservists.
