Fallen servicemember to arrive at joint base for transfer to final resting place Published Sept. 27, 2010 By 270910 JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- Fallen servicemember, U.S. Navy Special Warfare Operator 3rd Class (Petty Officer 3rd Class) Denis Miranda, 24, of Toms River, N.J., will arrive at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to travel to his final resting place in Toms River. Miranda was one of nine servicemembers killed when the helicopter in which they were traveling crashed in Zabul province in Southern Afghanistan, Sept. 21. Miranda entered the Navy in September 2003 and attended aviation technical training at NAS Pensacola, Fla. After technical school, Miranda was assigned to Patrol Squadron 8 in Jacksonville, Fla. where he worked as a maintenance technician until November, 2006. He was accepted to BUD/S in early 2007, and after SEAL qualification training, he was assigned to an east coast SEAL team. Teammates described him as a budding superstar with promise of a successful career as a Navy SEAL. Miranda is survived by his mother and father. Media interested in covering his arrival must register by e-mailing 87abw/pa@mcguire.af.mil or calling (609) 754-2104 by 11 a.m., today, with the name of the individual who will represent the outlet. Late submissions will not be considered. Registered and approved media should meet at the Wrightstown Gate by 12:30 p.m. today. Media will be required to sign the DOD Dignified Transfer ground rules before being authorized access to cover this event. Additional information related to this release can be found here http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=13913.