C-SPAN Cities Tour - Dover: Dignified Transfer at Dover AFB

The Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations - Dignified Transfer receives the remains of America's fallen at Dover Air Force Base. The mission is to fulfill the nation's sacred commitment of ensuring dignity, honor and respect to the fallen and care, service and support to their families. One of their responsibilities is that of a solemn dignified transfer of the remains upon arrival at Dover AFB. In March 2009, the U.S. Secretary of Defense announced a change in policy which now permits media access to cover dignified transfers - with the consent of the families. Hear Colonel John Devillier, AFMAO Commander, talk about the Port Mortuary and the importance of the dignified transfer.