Nigerian Man Who Joined U.S. Navy Dies After Falling Off Ship In Red Sea

Nigerian Man Who Joined U.S. Navy Dies After Falling Off Ship In Red Sea

Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Oriola Michael Aregbesola, a Nigerian man who renounced Nigeria to join the U.S. Navy, tragically lost his life after falling off USS Mason (DDG 87) while operating in the Red Sea on March 20…..READ ALSO Internet Disruptions Lead To Heartbreak Nigerian Man Loses Lucrative €3K German Job

The U.S. Navy confirmed that Aregbesola was lost overboard from USS Mason (DDG 87) during operations in the Red Sea. Aregbesola, who hailed from Florida, joined the Navy in July 2020 and reported to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 in December 2020.

Cmdr. Eric Kohut, commanding officer of HSM-74, praised Aregbesola’s selfless character and warrior spirit, stating that he went beyond aircraft maintenance and valued every member of the ship/air team.

Mason and HSM-74 are part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

A friend of the deceased mourned him on social media, quoting a tweet shared by Aregbesola announcing his enlistment into the U.S. Navy after denouncing Nigeria.