Posted on Oct 24, 2015
Have you read or heard about this? Master Sgt. Joshua Wheeler, U.S. Commando Killed in ISIS Raid, Ran to Gunfight.
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This hero was a dedicated soldier and knew what it means to watch his brothers backs. No telling how many lives he saved doing what he was trained to do. I hope he receives his MOH soon. Pray for his family.
Commando Killed in ISIS Raid Served 14 Tours in Iraq, Afghanistan.
Master Sergeant Joshua Wheeler of Roland, Oklahoma, a highly-decorated soldier and father of four, rushed into action when he heard sounds of gunfire coming from a prison in Iraq where dozens of ISIS-held hostage were being held on Thursday.
Those actions, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told reporters on Friday, weren't part of the original rescue mission plan, but were critical to its success.
"I am immensely proud of this young man," Carter said adding that his thoughts and prayers go out to Wheeler's family.
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/master-sergeant-joshua-wheeler-idd-commando-killed-isis-hostage-rescue-n449876
Commando Killed in ISIS Raid Served 14 Tours in Iraq, Afghanistan.
Master Sergeant Joshua Wheeler of Roland, Oklahoma, a highly-decorated soldier and father of four, rushed into action when he heard sounds of gunfire coming from a prison in Iraq where dozens of ISIS-held hostage were being held on Thursday.
Those actions, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told reporters on Friday, weren't part of the original rescue mission plan, but were critical to its success.
"I am immensely proud of this young man," Carter said adding that his thoughts and prayers go out to Wheeler's family.
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/master-sergeant-joshua-wheeler-idd-commando-killed-isis-hostage-rescue-n449876
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Posted 9 y ago
This is a duplicate discussion. Click below to see more on this topic.
According to the NY Times:
"An American soldier was killed on Thursday morning as American and Kurdish commandos raided an Islamic State outpost near the northern Iraqi town of Hawija, freeing prisoners there and capturing some of the militants themselves, Iraqi and American officials said. The commando became the first American soldier killed in action in Iraq since the withdrawal in 2011."
[Update DoD News Release:]
"The U.S. provided helicopter lift and accompanied Iraqi [Kurdish] Peshmerga forces to the compound. Approximately 70 hostages were rescued including more than 20 members of the Iraqi Security Forces. Five ISIL terrorists were detained by the Iraqis and a number of ISIL terrorists were killed as well. In addition, the U.S. recovered important intelligence about ISIL.
[Update thanks to CSM Michael J. Uhlig whose discussion was merged into this one, the identity of the dead soldier has been confirmed after notification of next of kin:
The first American soldier to die in combat against the Islamic State group in Iraq has been identified as Master Sgt. Joshua L. Wheeler, coalition officials said Friday.
He was wounded during the rescue mission acting in support of Iraqi Peshmerga forces after they came under fire by ISIL. He subsequently died after receiving medical care. In addition, four Peshmerga soldiers were wounded."
http://www.defense.gov/News/News-Releases/News-Release-View/Article/625236/statement-from-pentagon-press-secretary-peter-cook-on-hostage-rescue-mission-in?source=GovDelivery
"An American soldier was killed on Thursday morning as American and Kurdish commandos raided an Islamic State outpost near the northern Iraqi town of Hawija, freeing prisoners there and capturing some of the militants themselves, Iraqi and American officials said. The commando became the first American soldier killed in action in Iraq since the withdrawal in 2011."
[Update DoD News Release:]
"The U.S. provided helicopter lift and accompanied Iraqi [Kurdish] Peshmerga forces to the compound. Approximately 70 hostages were rescued including more than 20 members of the Iraqi Security Forces. Five ISIL terrorists were detained by the Iraqis and a number of ISIL terrorists were killed as well. In addition, the U.S. recovered important intelligence about ISIL.
[Update thanks to CSM Michael J. Uhlig whose discussion was merged into this one, the identity of the dead soldier has been confirmed after notification of next of kin:
The first American soldier to die in combat against the Islamic State group in Iraq has been identified as Master Sgt. Joshua L. Wheeler, coalition officials said Friday.
He was wounded during the rescue mission acting in support of Iraqi Peshmerga forces after they came under fire by ISIL. He subsequently died after receiving medical care. In addition, four Peshmerga soldiers were wounded."
http://www.defense.gov/News/News-Releases/News-Release-View/Article/625236/statement-from-pentagon-press-secretary-peter-cook-on-hostage-rescue-mission-in?source=GovDelivery
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LCDR Steve Didio
Love that Creed! Master Sgt Wheeler lived up to every part of it. RIP Master Sgt! God rest your soul.
No question about it, here was a Warrior of note. I read his list of awards and citations and I'm astonished. We are all diminished by his loss, yet enriched by his example. My Respects to the Warrior, my condolences to the family and friends........
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