Caption:
Manama, Bahrain (Apr. 29, 2004) -- Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jon
C. Morris, of Plymouth, Mass., raises the "Don't Trend on Me" flag
aboard the coastal patrol ship USS Firebolt (PC 10) before a memorial
service. The memorial service is for Boatswain's Mate 1st Class
Michael J. Pernaselli, 27, of Monroe, N.Y., Signalman 2nd Class
Christopher E. Watts, of Knoxville, Tenn., and coast guardsman Damage
Controlman 3rd Class Nathan B. Bruckenthal, 24, of Smithtown. N.Y., who
were killed after an unidentified dhow exploded while participating in
a Maritime Interception Operations (MIO), in the Northern Arabian
Gulf. All three were part of a seven-member boarding team that
boarded the dhow in accordance with standard security procedures. U.S.
Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Alan D. Monyelle. (RELEASED)
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