June 22, 2025 Hegseth, Caine laud success of U.S. strike on Iran nuke sites During a press conference at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded the success of the U.S. Central Command's overnight strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
May 8, 2024 Brown: Joint Force must maintain current edge, prepare for emerging threats The Defense Department's success in an evolving security landscape is defined by the joint force's ability to address current threats while at the same time preparing for the future, said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr.