Caine Issues First Message to Troops

April 15, 2025
Joint Chiefs Chair Air Force Gen. Dan Caine told members of the Joint Force in a new message that warfighters’’ “most basic responsibility is to be a force properly armed, globally integrated and ready to fight and win the nation’s wars.”

Caine has been sworn in to the position after receiving Senate confirmation late last week. A formal ceremony is expected to take place this week at the White House.

“Fulfilling [our] responsibility requires an entrepreneurial mindset that drives us to identify opportunities, take calculated risks, fight through adversity and foster innovation across the force, interagency, industry, and with our allies and partners,” he wrote.

Caine’s message also expressed gratitude to military families for their sacrifices.

“It is an honor to serve with each of you and your families,” he wrote.

Army photo from 2023 by Master Sgt. Pete Morrison

April 15, 2025

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