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Brad Cooper
Executive
US Central Command chief.
Notable Quotes
"Bravo Zulu. U.S. Navy forces in the Middle East are advancing warfighting capability in new ways, bringing more striking power from the sea and setting conditions for using innovation as a deterrent."View Story →
"We continue with strikes into Iran from seabed to space and cyber-space."View Story →
"Ballistic missile attacks have decreased by 90%."View Story →
"'This doesn't mean all is perfect.'"View Story →
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