Here's Another Update on Operation Epic Fury From Secretary of War Hegseth
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Operation Epic Fury has entered its 31st day, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth offered an update this morning on the situation in Iran.
Hegseth said he visited the troops over the weekend, but he would not name the places or bases to protect them. "The trip was an honor," Hegseth said. "I had a chance to bear witness and I witnessed the best of America. I witnessed warriors: a brotherhood of men and women, warriors all."
"I witnessed lethality," Hegseth continued, "I met a junior airman, as the sun was going down and a chill was setting on the tarmac who, when asked what they needed ... said, 'More bombs, sir. And bigger bombs.' We will happily oblige her."
Hegseth said the feeling was different from Iraq and Afghanistan. "I witnessed urgency to finish the job," he said.
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