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 working within the U.S. fifth Fleet since November.
Aregbesola, of Florida, joined the Navy in July 2020. He reported to HSM-74 in December 2020.
“Petty Officer Aregbesola totally embodied the selfless character and considerate warrior spirit of the USA Navy Sailor,” mentioned Cmdr. Eric Kohut, HSM-74 commanding officer. “His excellent efficiency previous to and through deployment went effectively past plane upkeep; he actually noticed and valued each member of the ship/air workforce. He’ll proceed on within the coronary heart of each Swamp Fox and our brothers and sisters within the IKE Service Strike Group. Our deepest ideas and prayers are together with his household.”
Mason and HSM-74 are a part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Service Strike Group and presently deployed to the U.S. fifth Fleet space of operations.
