Delta Force Hero Killed On Rescue Mission Honored By Former Teammate

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Joshua Wheeler is a hero every American should know.

Wheeler was a member of the military's most elite direct action unit - Delta Force - and he made the ultimate sacrifice on a 2015 hostage rescue mission to save people from ISIS. What was Josh like to the people who knew him?

I spoke on American Joyride with former Delta Force officer Jeff Tiegs about Josh as a guy and the legacy he left behind when he died October 22, 2015.

You can listen to Jeff honor his former Delta Force teammate starting around 1:27:30, and make sure to let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

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I hope you all enjoyed hearing Jeff's memories of Joshua Wheeler, and I'd encourage you all to research his story even further. Also, make sure to follow along on all the social platforms below:

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David Hookstead is a reporter for OutKick covering a variety of topics with a focus on football and culture. He also hosts of the podcast American Joyride that is accessible on Outkick where he interviews American heroes and outlines their unique stories. Before joining OutKick, Hookstead worked for the Daily Caller for seven years covering similar topics. Hookstead is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.