Did you know that a U.S. soldier was killed in Iraq hostage rescue operation?

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:30:15 -0400

RIP, soldier. Godspeed.

U.S. soldier killed in Iraq hostage rescue operation

American Special Forces worked with Iraqis to free dozens of Kurdish hostages from ISIS in militant stronghold near northern city of Kirkuk

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2015 12:32 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:32:22 -0400

Semper Fidelis

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Oct 22 at 2015 12:52 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:52:16 -0400

"American Special Forces took part in support of Kurdish Peshmerga troops, not Iraqi national army soldiers."

He died in a noble cause, rescuing 70 others from gruesome execution by ISIS barbarians.

RIP soldier.

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Oct 22 at 2015 2:22 PM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 14:22:21 -0400

My thoughts and prayers are with him and his...
"Good Journey, Sir, Now go; Rest in Peace..."

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 22 at 2015 4:17 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 16:17:38 -0400

Respect. Go with God, brother.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Oct 22 at 2015 4:30 PM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 16:30:14 -0400

RIP brother till we form again! Prayers to the family.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2015 1:00 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 01:00:19 -0400

Yes I heard. May he rest in peace.

To liberate the oppressed.

Response by COL Sam Russell made Oct 23 at 2015 9:25 AM

COL Sam Russell — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 09:25:36 -0400

Rest in peace MSG Joshua L. Wheeler. Praying for the repose of your soul and the consolation of your families grief.

http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/2015/10/23/dod-identifies-soldier-killed-commando-raid-iraq/74449954/

DoD identifies soldier killed in commando raid in Iraq

The Defense Department on Friday identified the soldier killed during a commando raid in Iraq.