Dan Caine

U.S. Air Force general (born 1968)

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It shows how quickly software and autonomy are changing what is possible at the tactical edge, and the results are stark,
Our task, my friends, is to adapt right now, so the Joint Force is prepared to fight, endure and win in global contested environments, from the seabed to cislunar space,
But given the threat to 44 Alpha, the decision was taken to boldly go behind enemy lines in daylight to make sure that we could get to him before anybody else could,
I have neither received nor anticipate receiving any unlawful order concerning the role of the Joint Force in the upcoming November 2026 midterm elections.”
Election administration and security remain the fundamental responsibility of state and local officials,
The Joint Force has no plans to send Federal military personnel or Federalized members of the National Guard to polling places during the 2026 elections,

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US military asks for ‘creative and unconventional ideas’ to punish Iran after Trump’s ‘despair’ over strategy

The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…

The United States military is exploring unconventional ways to increase pressure on Iran, with the US Central Command (CENTCOM) reportedly inviting defence experts and analysts to propose fresh strategies amid an increasingly complex regional standoff

ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…

Ex-counterterror chief Joe Kent says Trump was 'poised' to make better Iran deal than Obama-era JCPOA

Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/ex…

One of the Trump administration’s key talking points on the Iran war is that the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities were devastated in US-Israeli bombing campaigns before the ceasefire began in April

CNNcnn.com/2026/05…

Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game

Japan Todayjapantoday.com/category/world…

For his part, the Pentagon chief softened his tone from hearings before Congress nearly two weeks ago, notably avoiding the same pointed criticism of lawmakers in his opening remarks as he outlined the Trump administration’s efforts to ramp up production of weapons and other military capabilities

The Korea Timeskoreatimes.co.kr/world/2026051…

Hegseth blames the media and ‘defeatist Democrats’ for lack of public support for Iran war

The Independentindependent.co.uk/tv/news…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tangled with Senate Democrats Thursday during his second day of hearings on Capitol Hill, sparring with lawmakers over President Trump’s war with Iran, the Pentagon’s massive $1.5 trillion defense budget request and potentially sending troops to polling sites

The Hillthehill.com/policy/defense…