GHANAIAN-BORN U.S. ARMY CAPTAIN D!ES DURING TRAINING

A Ghanaian-born U.S. Army officer, Capt. Stephen O. Adjei, has tr@gically passed away at the age of 31 during certification dive training at Lake Hydra in Pennsylvania.

Capt. Adjei, who was originally from Accra, Ghana, had lived for many years in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was commissioned into the U.S. Army in 2017 and later served as a Logistics officer.

Since June 2024, he had been serving at the United States Military Academy at West Point as an instructor in the Department of Military Instruction, helping train and prepare future Army officers.

Sadly, his life was cut sh0rt on September 26, 2026, while participating in the certification dive training. The circumstances surrounding his de@th remain under investigation.

From being born in Ghana to serving in the U.S. Army and becoming an instructor at West Point, Capt. Adjei’s journey was one of service and dedication.

His passing is a l0ss to his family, friends, colleagues and the communities he served.

May his family and loved ones find strength and comfort during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Capt. Stephen O. Adjei.
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