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‘Heartbroken:' Air Force Declares Missing Delaware Airman Keifer Huhman Dead

With a "heavy heart," the United States Air Force declared a missing Dover Air Force Base airman last seen on Super Bowl Sunday dead.

Col. Michael Grismer, 436th Airlift Wing Commander, declared Senior Airman Keifer Huhman dead Thursday -- more than one month after Huhman failed to report to Dover Air Force Base.

"This decision was made with a heavy heart," said Grismer. "Each of us is heartbroken by the loss of our wingman, Keifer. In moments like this, all of Team Dover feels the impact of such tragedy. Our most sincere condolences go out to Kiefer's family, friends, and teammates here at Team Dover. We also thank all our local authorities for their professionalism, compassion, and tireless efforts in searching for Senior Airman Kiefer Huhman."

Huhman, who served with the 436th Communications Squadron, failed to report for duty on Feb. 8. After news of his disappearance surfaced, Dover Police learned that his 1997 Ford Ranger with Florida tags had been towed from the shoulder of the William Roth Jr. Bridge that spans that C&D Canal late Sunday night. Huhman was last been seen leaving his home at the Blue Hen Apartments the previous night, said police.

A memorial service for Huhman will be held at the Dover Air Force Base Main Chapel on Friday at 3 p.m.

The Air Force didn't reveal any details about what led up to Huhman's disappearance.

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