Oriola Michael Who Renounced Nigeria To Join U.S Navy Dies After Falling Off Ship On Red Sea

Date: 25-03-2024 1:17 pm (1 month ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia
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Oriola Michael Aregbesola, an Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class, has passed on.

Aregebsola became a sensation in 2020 after renouncing Nigeria to join the U.S. Navy, with claims that the force saw potential in him and made him a sailor.

According to a statement by the U.S. Navy on Saturday, the deceased was lost overboard from USS Mason (DDG 87) while operating in the Red Sea on March 20.

The statement read, “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.

“His outstanding performance prior to and during deployment went well beyond aircraft maintenance; he truly saw and valued every member of the ship/air team. 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.

“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.”


Reacting to the incident, HSM-74 commanding officer, Eric Kohut, said Aregbesola joined the Navy in July 2020 and reported to HSM-74 in December 2020.

He added that Aregbesola fully embodied the selfless character and thoughtful warrior spirit of the United States Navy Sailor.

Posted: at 25-03-2024 01:17 PM (1 month ago) | Addicted Hero
- KDoinspire at 25-03-2024 01:39 PM (1 month ago)
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RIP bro
Posted: at 25-03-2024 01:39 PM (1 month ago) | Upcoming
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- nikiniki at 25-03-2024 02:31 PM (1 month ago)
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They followed him! What a freaky accident. Well, family will come into the money that will be paid. Rest on warrior.
Posted: at 25-03-2024 02:31 PM (1 month ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kp45 at 25-03-2024 07:36 PM (1 month ago)
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May his soul rest in peace
Posted: at 25-03-2024 07:36 PM (1 month ago) | Addicted Hero
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- SweetDaddy1 at 25-03-2024 08:59 PM (1 month ago)
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May his soul rest in peace.
Posted: at 25-03-2024 08:59 PM (1 month ago) | Gistmaniac
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- gogoman at 25-03-2024 11:34 PM (1 month ago)
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never talk ill of great Naija never!!!
Posted: at 25-03-2024 11:34 PM (1 month ago) | Grande Master
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- Northrop at 26-03-2024 11:18 AM (1 month ago)
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Good riddance, worst part was that he was there to support zionist in the genocide agaisnt Natives
Posted: at 26-03-2024 11:18 AM (1 month ago) | Upcoming
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