Event Brief
Lt. Gen. Derek France cites lessons from Operation Epic Fury
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: Lt. Gen. Derek C. France, former Air Forces Central commander, reflected on lessons from Operation Epic Fury, describing the scale of U.S. air strikes and the operational challenges during subsequent ceasefires. He highlighted strong joint coordination, Patriot missile-defense integration, and the ability of bases to quickly resume sorties after attacks.
WHO: Lt. Gen. Derek C. France
WHAT: Gave reflections on lessons from Operation Epic Fury, emphasizing joint coordination and sortie recovery after attacks.
WHEN: Sep 14, 2026
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: France discussed what surprised him and what he learned from Operation Epic Fury, including joint partnership strength and base sortie effectiveness after missile and drone attacks.
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