Master Sgt. Joshua L. Wheeler Sacrifices Life To Rescue 70 Hostages From ISIS Master Sgt. Joshua L. Wheeler lost his life on Friday serving our country. He was on a hostage rescue mission when things took a turn for the worse. Through his service Wheeler was able to save 70 hostages from ISIS. Wheeler died from wounds received by enemy small-arms fire during an operation, said the Department of Defense. This was Wheelers 11th time being deported to Iraq. He joined the U.S. Army in 1995, serving the last 20 years of his life to the country he loved. 20 ISIS members were killed in this mission, and 5 were taken captive. Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook wanted to make sure it was clear that U.S. forces are not in a combat role in Iraq. Master Sgt. Joshua L. Wheeler is a hero and a patriot. If you could say one thing to him, what would it be? 