Gen. Dan Caine credited select vices as fuel for troops who were deployed to the Middle East as part of Operation Epic Fury in a lighthearted moment during a Pentagon press briefing on Wednesday.
Caine said coffee, energy drinks, and nicotine helped service members as they navigated military operations in Iran. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff offered a glimpse into the daily reality for service members operating in high-stress conditions.
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