Time is 3:50 PM on August 29, 2011. The 'Dignified Transfer' return home of four heroes from Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan. Sgt. Devin J. Daniels of Kuna, ID, Sgt. Colby L. Richmond of Providence, NC, Pfc. Jesse W. Dietrich of Venus, TX and Pfc. Brandon S. Mullins of Owensboro, KY. Chaplin Col. Scott H. Jensen, US Army, Staff Chaplain, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Office leads prayers over the fallen along with Col. Thomas Kauth, US Air Force, Commander, 436th Maintenance Group, Dover AFB and Brig. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, US Army, director for Operations and Logistics Readiness (G-43), Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4, Washington DC.

A solemn dignified transfer of remains is conducted upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, DE.

Army carry team carries the transfer case containing the remains of Sgt. Devin J. Daniels of Kuna, ID upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, DE on August 29, 2011. The Department of Defense announced the death of Daniels who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan.

From the aircraft to the transfer vehicle the carry team(s) prepare to honor those who have given their lives in the service of our country.

Army carry team moves the transfer case with the believed to be remains of Sgt. Devin J. Daniels into mortuary transfer vehicle.

Army carry team carries the transfer case containing the remains of Sgt. Colby L. Richmond of Providence, NC upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, DE on August 29, 2011. The Department of Defense announced the death of Richmond who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan.

The dignified transfer officer orders “Present, Arms” (slow movement salute).

Army carry team moves the transfer case with the believed to be remains of Sgt. Colby L. Richmond into mortuary transfer vehicle.

Army carry team carries the transfer case containing the remains of Pfc. Jesse W. Dietrich of Venus, TX upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, DE on August 29, 2011. The Department of Defense announced the death of Dietrich who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan.

Dignified transfer officer orders “Present, Arms” (slow movement salute)

Army carry team moves the transfer case with the believed to be remains of Pfc. Jesse W. Dietrich into mortuary transfer vehicle.

Army carry team carries the transfer case containing the remains of Pfc. Brandon S. Mullins of Owensboro, KY. upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, DE on August 29, 2011. The Department of Defense announced the death of Mullins who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan.

Army carry team moves the transfer case with the believed to be remains of Pfc. Brandon S. Mullins into mortuary transfer vehicle.

Transfer vehicle guide Senior Airman Kayla Penn slowly closes the doors to the transfer vehicle.

The Final Steps, the mortuary vehicle driver starts engine, and Security Forces vehicle moves into escort position in front. The Transfer vehicle begins to pull away. Dignified transfer officer orders final “Present, Arms” and “Order, Arms” (slow salute) as vehicle departs. Carry team follows (by walking) transfer vehicle, with the transfer vehicle guide walking behind the carry team.

Dignified transfer officer and senior ranking officer follow (walking) behind the transfer vehicle guide, ending the dignified transfer.