VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-15
“incredible Americans on a historic mission.”
Pete Hegseth · said 2026-08-15 · reported 2026-08-15
Hegseth described troops serving across CENTCOM's area of responsibility as incredible Americans on a historic mission.
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