The Air Force on Wednesday opened a new center on the grounds of Dover AFB, Del., for families of fallen warfighters who travel to the base to witness the return of their loved ones’ remains. Dover hosts the sole US military mortuary in the continental US where military personnel who die overseas are returned home. “I do believe it is remarkable what happened here and I have to give unqualified compliments to the team that designed and renovated this facility,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Norton Schwartz at the dedication ceremony. The Associated Press reported Wednesday (via USA Today) that the 6,000-square-foot building, known as the Center for Families of the Fallen, will be staffed by counselors and support specialists for the families. It is about twice the size of the “spiritual operations center” used until now.
US Has Struck Over 1,000 Houthi Targets in Renewed Campaign
April 30, 2025
U.S. forces have struck more than 1,000 Houthi targets in Yemen since March 15, U.S. officials said, as the Trump administration’s military campaign against the militants reached the 45-day mark. Dubbed Operation Rough Rider, the campaign has drawn on U.S. Navy and Air Force warplanes and drones. The campaign shows…