The Department of Defense announced the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
They died June 10, 2017 in Peka Valley, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, of gunshot wounds sustained in Peka Valley, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan.
The Soldiers were assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Company D, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, KY.

Official party boards the aircraft.
Vice President of the United States Michael Pence, Chief of Staff of the Army General Mark A. Milley, Under Secretary of the Army Karl F. Schneider, Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel A. Dailey, Brigadier General Brian J. Mennes and Col. Dawn C. Lancaster, Commander, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations

A moment of silence, then the Chaplain says prayers for the three soldiers.
Sgt. Eric M. Houck, 25, of Baltimore, Maryland, Sgt. William M. Bay, 29 of Barstow, California; and Sgt.. Dillon C. Baldridge, 22 of Youngsville, North Carolina

The wife's of the official party representatives were also their to honor these fallen Heroes.

Time is 8:50 PM on June 12, 2017. The 'Dignified Transfer' return home of three heroes from Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. – Afghanistan.

Army carry team carries the transfer case containing the remains of Sgt. Eric M. Houck, 25, of Baltimore, Maryland upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, DE on June 12, 2017.

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

Carry team moves transfer case into the mortuary transfer vehicle

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

All returning service members are considered as "believed to be" until they can
be confirmed through finger prints, dental records and/or DNA. After a service member has been identified and prepared for return to their families, they are placed in a casket and transported to their final resting place. This process is a Solemn event; not a ceremony.

Army carry team carries the transfer case containing the remains of Sgt. William M. Bay, 29 of Barstow, California upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, DE on June 12, 2017.

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

A solemn dignified transfer of remains is conducted upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, DE, from the aircraft to a transfer vehicle to honor those who have given their lives in the service of our country.

Carry team moves transfer case into the mortuary transfer vehicle

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

Army carry team carries the transfer case containing the remains of Sgt. Dillon C. Baldridge, 22, of Youngsville, North Carolina upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, DE on June 12, 2017.

Army carry team places the transfer case containing the remains of Sgt.. Dillon C. Baldridge into the transfer vehicle upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, DE on June 12, 2017.

Final Steps. Mortuary vehicle driver starts engine, and Security Forces vehicle moves into escort position in front.

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