Dignified transfers have become relatively uncommon in recent years as the U.S. has withdrawn from conflicts abroad.
The three citizen-soldiers from different corners of Georgia all died in a drone strike on a U.S. base in Jordan near the Syrian border.
Three U.S troops were killed and at least another 40 were wounded in Sunday's attack on the Tower 22 base.
The Pentagon said the "mature" plans for producing the Northrop Grumman-made bomber also contributed to its decision to move forward with production.
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