Meet a Deployer: U.S. Air Force Force Airman 1st Class Edward Buckley

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edward Buckley serves in a mission where precision, discipline, and respect are essential every single day. As a departures specialist at Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations (AFMAO), he plays a critical role in ensuring fallen service members are handled with the utmost care as they are received and transferred with dignity. In this “Meet the Deployer” spotlight, Buckley reflects on his experiences, the responsibility of his role, and the impact this mission has had on his life and future in the Air Force.