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Navy identifies USS Wasp sailor who died from COVID-19-related complications

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Officials say a U.S. Navy sailor assigned to the Norfolk-based USS Wasp (LHD 1) died as a result of COVID-19-related complications.

Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Marcglenn L. Orcullo, age 42 of Hawaii, died on February 12.


Orcullo was admitted to Sentara Princess Anne Hospital on Jan. 17 and was transferred to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital on Jan. 29.

“We offer our condolences and join the sailor’s family, friends, and shipmates in mourning the loss of this sailor. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time,” officials said in a statement released Friday.