"It actually is more realistic and it gives them a first-hand knowledge of what do to in case of casualty," said U.S. Navy Senior Chief Clarence Conner.

Morales says her husband's military service inspires her work: "My goal is to make it so that someone comes home at night to their family. That's my ultimate goal."

She realized her job was special when a three-star general approached her one day and expressed his appreciation.

"He came up to me and said 'thank you,'" she said. All she could say was, "Me?"

"When you go home at night, and lay your head on the pillow and know that you have the ability to change someone's life," June DiStefano said, "it's priceless."