More training, reviews needed, Dover panel says
By Michelle Tan - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday Feb 21, 2012
SAN ANTONIO — The military should conduct regular inspections, tighten training standards and increase oversight over mortuary operations, according to the group tasked with assessing operations at Dover Port Mortuary after a scandal involving the mishandled remains of fallen troops.
The group, led by retired Army Gen. John Abizaid, former commanding general of U.S. Central Command, briefed its findings and recommendations Tuesday to the Defense Health Board, which is a federal advisory committee to the defense secretary.
The final report is to due to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta by Feb. 29.
“What could be more important than in their fallen last measure that we properly take care of our service men and women?” Abizaid said.
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