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The Pentagon has confirmed has died after he had gone missing while serving in the Red Sea.
Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Oriola Michael Aregbesola, 34, of Miramar, Florida died March 20, 2024, as a result of a 'non-combat related incident' and an investigation into his death is ongoing.
The U.S. Navy said Aregbesola was 'the Sailor lost overboard from USS Mason (DDG 87) while operating in the Red Sea, March 20.'
Aregbesola joined the Navy in July 2020 and reported to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 74, known as 'Swamp Foxes,' in December 2020.
'Petty Officer Aregbesola fully embodied the selfless character and thoughtful warrior spirit of the United States Navy Sailor,' said Commander Eric Kohut.
'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.
The Pentagon has confirmed Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Oriola Michael Aregbesola died after falling overboard the USS Mason (pictured) in the Red Sea
'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
