Spc. Cody J. Montalbano, a native of Rochester, , and mortuary affairs specialist with the 54th Quartermaster Company, stands and observes his team as they meticulously practice preparing a flag, Oct. 17, 2013 at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afg

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Spc. Cody J. Montalbano, a native of Rochester, , and mortuary affairs specialist with the 54th Quartermaster Company, stands and observes his team as they meticulously practice preparing a flag, Oct. 17, 2013 at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan. This final act by the Mortuary Affairs team signifies and upholds the highest military traditions for Fallen Heroes. Montalbano and his teammates at the Mortuary Affairs Collection Point Bagram, ensure the Heroes are treated with dignity, revenrence and respect. The 54th Quartermaster Company is based out of Fort Lee, Va.

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