In just the last 30 months prior to the commencement of Epic Fury, Iranian-supported terror groups have attacked U.S. troops and diplomats more than 350 times — the equivalent of an attack more than every third day, killing four U.S. service members and wounding nearly 200 more.

Today, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis are all cut-off from Iran's weapons supply and support.

This result was not foreordained, nor was it brought by chance. It's the culmination of months of careful planning, built upon decades of experience. These results also do not come without cost.

We honor the memories of the 14 service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice during Operation Epic Fury, and the two Soldiers and the one civilian killed in Palmyra, Syria. They truly represent the very best of all of us.