“Nothing popped on the fingerprints or facial recognition databases, and they usually do for those in the ranks. I took a dental impression and also DNA samples. They’ll be sent up to AFDIL i
n Dover,” he said, referring to the Armed Forces DNA Identification Lab.
Herbert said, “Can you ask for stat service? Otherwise, it could take weeks. Even with an expedited reply we’re looking at one to four days.”
“I can. But there’s a backlog these days.”
“Not as bad as when Afghanistan and Iraq were going full-bore,” pointed out Jon.
“No, and thank God for that,” said the ME.
“Can I see the flip side?” asked Herbert , indicating the dead man.
He helped the ME turn the body over. Herbert again started at the top and worked his way to the bottom. And once more he leaned in closer, this time
