The Air Force is looking for a private contractor to fly caskets out of Dover Air Force Base, Del.
Air Force looks to outsource casket duty
By Bruce Rolfsen
Staff writer/Air Force Times
The Air Force is looking for a private contractor to fly caskets out of Dover Air Force Base, Del.
Dover is the air hub where most troops who die overseas are brought before being returned to their families ... According to the request issued in late November, Air Mobility Command is looking for a firm that can provide crews and four aircraft able to carry two caskets each and their military escorts. The planes could make up to 110 flights a month...The initial contract would last until the end of January; however, it could be extended for up to six months. (Full Story)
By Bruce Rolfsen
Staff writer/Air Force Times
The Air Force is looking for a private contractor to fly caskets out of Dover Air Force Base, Del.
Dover is the air hub where most troops who die overseas are brought before being returned to their families ... According to the request issued in late November, Air Mobility Command is looking for a firm that can provide crews and four aircraft able to carry two caskets each and their military escorts. The planes could make up to 110 flights a month...The initial contract would last until the end of January; however, it could be extended for up to six months. (Full Story)
