By Gabe WhisnantShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended Admiral Mitch Bradley on Monday, calling him “an American hero” amid reports that Bradley ordered a follow-up boat strike during a recent military operation in the Caribbean Sea.
Hegseth said he fully supports the admiral’s combat decisions, including those made during the September 2 mission, and emphasized that the Pentagon stands behind its commanders.
He added that the nation is “fortunate” to have leaders like Bradley and that the department will continue backing U.S. service members in the field.
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