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Dan Caine: “The force fought its way in and rescued dude 44 Bravo.”

Featuring: Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff | National

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Published April 6, 2026 | Video Starts at 39:03

The force fought off both of those enemies incredibly well during the period of darkness on Saturday. And as the Secretary said, into Easter Sunday and into the daylight, The force fought its way in and rescued dude 44 Bravo. They were protected overhead by an air armada including tactical drones, strike aircraft and others. (39:03–39:09)

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“After picking up Dude 44 Alpha, the HH60 Jolly Green fight was engaged by every single person in Iran who had a small arms weapon.”
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