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Washington Post correspondent Dan Lamothe shared a message from Admiral Charles Bradford Cooper II, Commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM), to the roughly 50,000 United States troops who are part of Operation Epic Fury.
Adm. Brad Cooper, the top U.S. military officer at @CENTCOM, sent this message to the roughly 50,000 U.S. troops directly involved in operations against Iran, I’m told. pic.twitter.com/9VGvRSWtTW
— Dan Lamothe (@DanLamothe) March 2, 2026
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This is the mindset and mentality of the Warrior Ethos, and in this most crucial time, it is absolute fire.
To America’s extraordinary sons and daughters deployed around the Middle East,
By order of the President of the United States, we are embarking on a mission of profound consequence. The time for preparation is over. The time for action has arrived.
As we move from deterrence into active combat, I write to tell you how honored I am to serve with you – the most exceptional Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Guardians and Coast Guardsmen on this earth.
Some of you are stationed in the Middle East. Many of you have deployed overseas on short notice. Others have been extended on deployment for this critical mission. You represent the strongest, most lethal warfighting force the world has ever known. You all selflessly serve our country and make us so very PROUD.
Since 1979, the Iranian Regime has killed and wounded thousands of Americans, and they continue to threaten Americans and our friends. Today, by your courage and grit, you will change the course of human history.
My guidance for you is simple:
- Be Relentlessly Lethal: In the heat of conflict, remember who you are. Let your conduct be as professional as your aim is precise.
- Take Care of Your Teammates. The men and women on your flanks, in front of you, and those at your six are your Guardian Angels. Be theirs.
- Steady Your Resolve. Combat is inherently chaotic. The hours, days and perhaps weeks ahead will challenge you. There will be noise and confusion. Fall back on your training. If is the best in the world.
You are the shield of the free world, and today, you are its sharpest sword.
As the eyes of the world fix upon us, stay safe, and GODSPEED.
Adm. Cooper’s written message was almost a mirror image of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s message to the Joint Forces, strengthening resolve and stirring confidence.
SecWar said:
This is your moment. This is the generational turning point America has waited for since 1979, and since the rudderless wars of hubris, my generation, our generation, endured. Don’t listen to the noise. Just stay focused. Our Commander-in-Chief is steady at the wheel.
We face a determined enemy, but you are better. But we must prove it every single day. History doesn’t care if we’re tired, if we’re scared, or if the fight feels big, it demands Warriors who will rise anyway.
Peace through Strength. The Warrior Ethos. Lethality. Unity of Purpose, those are not slogans. They’re the beating heart of what it means to wear the uniform. That uniform. You think clearly under fire, you act decisively in chaos, you uphold the Constitution. And you uphold our country without hesitation. We are not defenders anymore, we are Warriors. Trained to kill the enemy and break their will. History is watching, be the force you swore an oath to be: focused, disciplined, lethal, and unbreakable.
We will finish this on America First conditions of President Trump’s choosing. Nobody else’s; as it should be. And know this, above all, President Trump and I have your back. Always. Through fire, through criticism, through fake news, through everything. We unleash you because you are the best, most powerful, most lethal fighting force the world has ever seen.
May Almighty God watch over you and his providential arms of protection extend over you. Godspeed Warriors, and keep going.
WATCH:
My message to the Joint Force. pic.twitter.com/erCP9mAp21
— Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) March 2, 2026
Editor’s Note: For decades, former presidents have been all talk and no action. Now, Donald Trump is eliminating the threat from Iran once and for all.
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