The family members of US Navy (USN) Boatswain's Mate First Class (BM1) Michael J. Pernaselli displays their emotions during the Dedication Ceremony for the Patrol Coastal (PC) Center of Excellence, located at Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) Little Creek, Virginia (VA). The PC Center of Excellence opened with a dedication to three US Navy (USN) Sailors from the USN Cyclone Class: Coastal Defense Ship, USS FIREBOLT (PC 10), who lost their lives in the service of their country. BM1 Pernaselli, assigned to the Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) Team from the FIREBOLT, was killed when and unidentified Dhow exploded, as the Team was conducting Maritime Interception Operations (MIO), in the...

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[Complete] Scene Caption: The family members of US Navy (USN) Boatswain's Mate First Class (BM1) Michael J. Pernaselli displays their emotions during the Dedication Ceremony for the Patrol Coastal (PC) Center of Excellence, located at Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) Little Creek, Virginia (VA). The PC Center of Excellence opened with a dedication to three US Navy (USN) Sailors from the USN Cyclone Class: Coastal Defense Ship, USS FIREBOLT (PC 10), who lost their lives in the service of their country. BM1 Pernaselli, assigned to the Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) Team from the FIREBOLT, was killed when and unidentified Dhow exploded, as the Team was conducting Maritime Interception Operations (MIO), in the Northern Arabian Sea. Pictures are Cathy Pernaselli (Grandmother) and Nichole Pernaselli (Daughter).

Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek

State: Virginia (VA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: Lisa Justan K. Williams, USN

Release Status: Released to Public
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