Six American heroes everyone should know this Memorial Day, from Delta Force to a WWII bomber crew
This Memorial Day, six American heroes are highlighted for their sacrifices. These individuals, including Delta Force member Joshua Wheeler, exemplify bravery and commitment to freedom. Their stories serve as a reminder of the ultimate price paid for the safety and liberty of others.
- ▪Joshua Wheeler was a Delta Force member killed during a hostage rescue mission in Iraq in 2015.
- ▪The mission aimed to save approximately 70 hostages from ISIS execution.
- ▪Memorial Day is a time to honor all American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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OutKick-Culture Six American heroes everyone should know this Memorial Day, from Delta Force to a WWII bomber crew From Delta Force operators to a WWII bomber navigator, these warriors made the ultimate sacrifice By David Hookstead OutKick Published May 25, 2026 12:13pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video America 250: D-Day On June 6, 1944, approximately 156,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. Nearly half of them were American. The invasion involved more than 7,000 naval vessels and over 11,000 aircraft. It remains the largest amphibious military operation in history. Allied forces suffered more than 10,000 casualties, including 2,501 Americans killed and thousands more from other nations.
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