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Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Wednesday provided insight into the food — and copious amounts of caffeine — that U.S. military personnel consumed during the war in Iran.
“Along the way, we’ve consumed more than 6 million meals and, by my estimate, more than 950,000 gallons of coffee, 2 million energy drinks and a lot of nicotine,” he said, adding, “But I’m not saying we have a problem.”
On a more serious note, Caine expressed his gratitude for the service and sacrifice made by U.S. forces during Operation Epic Fury.
“This is a difficult and unforgiving business. It’s chaotic, it’s hot, it’s dark, it’s unpredictable and there are always unknowns. And our people have proudly marched into those unknowns and kept moving forward, and through it all, the joint force has demonstrated the unwavering resolve the nation demands of us,” Caine said.
“We are a mission-driven force and our goal is always to create the conditions for peace, and today we did that,” he said, adding that the U.S. military remains ready, “should peace break down, which we hope it does not.”
