According to reports an Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class, Oriola Michael Aregbesola, has died after he reportedly fell off from USS Mason (DDG 87) while operating in the Red Sea, March 20.
In a statement issued, the US Navy noted that the late Aregbesola was lost overboard from USS Mason (DDG 87) while operating in the Red Sea.
“Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Oriola Michael Aregbesola, assigned to the “Swamp Foxes” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74, was deployed with a detachment aboard Mason, which has been operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet since November”. The statement added.
Aregbesola, of Florida, who enlisted into the Navy in July 2020 reported to HSM-74 in December 2020.
According to commanding officer, Cmdr. Eric Kohut, HSM-74, Petty Officer Aregbesola fully embodied the selfless character and thoughtful warrior spirit of the United States Navy Sailor.
Kohut who revealed that the deceased’s outstanding performance prior to and during deployment went well beyond aircraft maintenance added that he( deceased ) truly saw and valued every member of the ship/air team.
He eulogized further; “He will continue on in the heart of every Swamp Fox and our brothers and sisters in the IKE Carrier Strike Group. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
Meanwhile, Mason and HSM-74 are part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.”
