CENTCOM Commander Stirs the Warrior Ethos With

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 half of Operation Epic Fury.

Adm. Brad Cooper, the top U.S. navy officer at @CENTCOM, despatched this message to the roughly 50,000 U.S. troops instantly concerned 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 essential time, it’s absolute fire.

To America’s extraordinary sons and daughters deployed around the Middle East,

By order of the President of the United States, we’re embarking on a mission of profound consequence. The time for preparation is over. The time for motion has arrived.

As we transfer from deterrence into energetic fight, I write to let you know how honored I’m to serve with you – the most distinctive Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Guardians and Coast Guardsmen on this earth.

Some of you might be stationed in the Middle East. Many of you have got deployed abroad on short discover. Others have been prolonged on deployment for this vital mission. You signify the strongest, most deadly warfighting drive the world has ever recognized. You all selflessly serve our nation and make us so very PROUD.

Since 1979, the Iranian Regime has killed and wounded hundreds of Americans, and they continue to threaten Americans and our associates. Today, by your braveness and grit, you’ll change the course of human historical past.

My steering for you is simple:

• Be Relentlessly Lethal: In the heat of battle, bear in mind who you might be. Let your conduct be as skilled as your purpose is exact.
• Take Care of Your Teammates. The males and girls on your flanks, in entrance of you, and those at your six are your Guardian Angels. Be theirs.
• Steady Your Resolve. Combat is inherently chaotic. The hours, days and maybe weeks forward will problem you. There will likely be noise and confusion. Fall back on your training. If is the best in the world.

You are the protect of the free world, and today, you might be its sharpest sword.

As the eyes of the world repair upon us, keep secure, and GODSPEED.

Adm. Cooper’s written message was nearly 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 second. This is the generational turning level America has waited for since 1979, and since the rudderless wars of hubris, my technology, our technology, endured. Don’t hear to the noise. Just keep centered. Our Commander-in-Chief is regular at the wheel.  

We face a decided enemy, but you might be better. But we must show it every single day. History would not care if we’re drained, if we’re scared, or if the combat feels big, it calls for Warriors who will rise anyway.

Peace through Strength. The Warrior Ethos. Lethality. Unity of Purpose, those usually are not slogans. They’re the beating coronary heart of what it means to put on the uniform. That uniform. You assume clearly under fire, you act decisively in chaos, you uphold the Constitution. And you uphold our nation without hesitation. We usually are not defenders anymore, we’re Warriors. Trained to kill the enemy and break their will. History is watching, be the drive you swore an oath to be: centered, disciplined, deadly, and unbreakable.

We will end this on America First circumstances of President Trump’s selecting. Nobody else’s; as it needs to be. And know this, above all, President Trump and I’ve your back. Always. Through fire, through criticism, through pretend news, through the whole lot. We unleash you because you might be the best, most highly effective, most deadly combating drive the world has ever seen.    

May Almighty God watch over you and his providential arms of safety lengthen 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 many years, former presidents have been all speak and no motion. Now, Donald Trump is eliminating the menace from Iran once and for all.

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