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FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Oct. 23, 2015) – Master Sgt. Joshua L. Wheeler, 39, assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was killed in action Oct. 22, while deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
Wheeler died from enemy gunfire while in combat near Hawijah, Iraq.
He was born Nov. 22, 1975, in Roland, Oklahoma, and graduated in 1994 from Muldrow High School in Muldrow, Oklahoma.
Wheeler entered the U.S. Army as an infantryman in May 1995, completing his initial entry training at Fort Benning, Ga. His first assignment was with Company C, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Washington.
In February 1997, he transitioned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Washington, where he served for over seven years as an infantryman, rifle team leader, squad leader, weapons squad leader, and anti-tank section leader, deploying five times in support of combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Wheeler was assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command in 2004, and deployed 12 times in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Wheeler’s military education includes the Basic Airborne Course, Ranger School, Warrior Leader Course, Static Line Jumpmaster, Military Mountaineering Course, Basic and Advanced Demolition Courses, Advanced Urban Combat Training, Advanced Marksmanship Techniques, Close Range Tactical M4 Training, Infantry Advanced Leader’s Course, the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (Level C) Course, Infantry Senior Leader’s, Military Free Fall Course, and the Military Free Fall Jumpmaster Course.
Wheeler’s awards and decorations include four Bronze Star Medals with Valor Device, seven Bronze Star Medals, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor Device, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, seven Army Commendation Medals, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, eight Army Achievement Medals, the Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), the National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, the Iraq Campaign Medal with 6 Bronze Service Stars, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3rd Award), the Army Service Ribbon, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Valorous Unit Award (2nd Award), the Ranger Tab, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge, and three Overseas Service Bars.
Wheeler was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart.
He is survived by his wife, four sons, and his grandmother and grandfather.
Independent Events, Independent Events News
On Columbus Day, these cutie kids from the St. Mary’s CYO in Manhasset, NY attended a four hour hoop clinic in memory of Jimmy Regan. All money they raised by the clinic was donated to The Lead The Way Fund.
Great work kids and on behalf of Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund, we thank you very much for your support!
Events, Past Events, Run/Walk
Dear Friends and Supporters of Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund,
We are pleased to announce that we have secured charity slots again this year for the 2016 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon which will take place on Sunday, March 20th.
The 13.1 mile race will start in Central Park at 7:30am and finish in downtown Manhattan.
Please note:
*Team Army Ranger runners are required to cover their race entry fee of $250 and all runners MUST commit to meeting the minimum fundraising requirement of $1500. As this is a fundraising effort, will be billed for the remainder of the balance should you not meet your fundraising requirement.
*All runners will be supported with Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund racing gear including a performance training shirt, race day pinney, visor, gear bag and water bottle.
To join Team Army Ranger, or for more information about this running event, please email [email protected].
Regards,
Team Army Ranger
News
We cannot thank everyone enough for the love and support displayed to Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund and our 75th Ranger Regiment at our Gala on Wednesday, September 30th. We could not have done it without all of you and your continued dedication to supporting our Mission.
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you!
Sponsorships
10th Annual ‘Jimmy’s Run Down Hero Highway”
New York City, November 12, 2017
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Participate in the Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund’s most anticipated and best-attended annual patriotic event with your corporate logo, signage, marketing opportunities, festivities and much more. Our biggest annual patriotic event (last year 1000 people were in attendance!) is also the most costly to produce. Every corporate sponsorship dollar frees up more funds to go directly to wounded or deceased U.S. Army Rangers and their families.
This family-friendly event raises funds for U.S. Army Rangers and their families and includes:
- 4.5 mile roundtrip run/walk around Battery Park, passing Ground Zero and the Statue of Liberty
- Festive brunch at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers
- Music and special presentations from the American Fallen Soldiers Project to the families of Fallen Rangers
- Patriotic corporate-branding opportunities with a targeted audience of over 1100 people
CORPORATE HERO — $5,000 Donation
- Free entry for 10 corporate guests, includes all activities
- Corporate logo appears on two large signs, on event brochure and a podium mention
- 10 Lead The Way hats and event shirts
CORPORATE LEGEND — $10,000 Donation
- Free entry for 20 corporate guests includes all activities
- Corporate logo appears on two large signs, podium mention, screen shots and event brochure
- 20 Lead The Way hats and event shirts
CORPORATE PARTNER — $25,000 Donation and Event Naming Rights
- Free entry for 40 corporate guests includes all activities and LTWF hats & event shirts
- Includes Event Naming Rights ie. “Jimmy’s Run Down Hero Highway” brought to you by YOUR COMPANY!
- Corporate logo appears on two large signs, screen shots, podium mention, Lead the Way Fund event T-Shirt and in event program
- Private “Ranger salute.” Guests meet privately with true American heroes.
Please email [email protected] with interest.
We appreciate your consideration and support!
RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!
