Dan 'Razin' Caine's journey from Virginia Military Institute graduate to chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff includes leadership during 9/11 and Operation Midnight Hammer.

Chairman of the joint chiefs of staff Gen. Dan Caine revealed new details of the 44 soldiers, all age 28 or under, who defended the Al Udeid air base in Qatar.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine speak during a press conference at the Pentagon on June 26, 2025. Idrees Ali / REUTERS ...