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Trump Omits 14 Wounded at Walter Reed, Honors 13 Killed

5/29/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump visited Walter Reed on Tuesday and, per a soldier’s family and a military official, omitted the 14 troops wounded in Operation Epic Fury.
The 14 injured remain in recovery while Trump honored the 13 killed in Operation Epic Fury during his Memorial Day speech.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress roughly 90% of the 409 U.S. troops injured in the Iran war have returned to duty.

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U.S. President Donald Trump visited Walter Reed on Tuesday and, per a soldier’s family and a military official, omitted the 14 troops wounded in Operation Epic Fury.
The 14 injured remain in recovery while Trump honored the 13 killed in Operation Epic Fury during his Memorial Day speech.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress roughly 90% of the 409 U.S. troops injured in the Iran war have returned to duty.