JD Vance at NAS Oceana: Striking Iran, Ending Endless Wars & Empowering the Military

JD Vance at NAS Oceana: Striking Iran, Ending Endless Wars & Empowering the Military. Speaking ahead of America’s 250th Independence Day, JD Vance addresses the brave men and women of the US Armed Forces at Naval Air Station Oceana. In this powerful speech, Vance reflects on his own time as an enlisted Marine and outlines a bold new era for the US military—one focused on clearly defined missions, unmatched lethality, and the total elimination of DEI policies in favor of merit. Vance highlights the historic successes of Carrier Air Wing 8 during "Operation Epic Fury," detailing the crippling of Iran's conventional navy and nuclear program. He also praises the massive strides made in clearing VA backlogs, honoring the legacy of Vietnam Veterans who fought to ensure future generations are treated with the respect they deserve. 🇺🇸 Subscribe to Defense Now for the latest in military strategy, geopolitical news, and defense policy. 🕒 Chapter Breakdown: 0:00 - Opening Remarks & America's 250th Birthday 1:14 - Acknowledging NAS Oceana & Cabinet Leadership 2:50 - Recognizing Rep. Jen Kiggans & Carrier Air Wing 8 4:31 - George Washington and "Gratitude of Heart" 8:13 - Lessons from the Marine Corps: We Need Clear Objectives 10:17 - Operation Epic Fury: Strategic Successes Against Iran 12:06 - Rejecting "Endless Wars" and Defining the Use of Force 15:27 - The Legacy of Vietnam Veterans & Fixing the VA 18:59 - Empowering the Military: Merit Over DEI 20:16 - Final Thanks to Our Troops #USMilitary #JDVance #DefenseNow #NASoceana #USNavy #USMC #Veterans #Geopolitics #MilitaryNews Defense Now, JD Vance, JD Vance military speech, Naval Air Station Oceana, NAS Oceana, US Navy, United States Marine Corps, USMC, Carrier Air Wing 8, Operation Epic Fury, Iran military strike, US foreign policy, Middle East conflict, ending endless wars, VA backlog, Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, Jen Kiggans, military DEI, merit-based military, America 250, Semiquincentennial, Vietnam Veterans, military news, defense policy #JDVance #NASOceana #DefenseNow #USNavy #VirginiaBeach #America250 #MilitaryNews #LiveNews The days of endless wars and undefined missions are over. Watch this powerful address from NAS Oceana as we break down the latest strategic victories, including Operation Epic Fury, and what it means for the future of the U.S. Armed Forces. In a speech delivered ahead of America’s 250th Independence Day, the Vice President (and former enlisted Marine) addresses military personnel at Naval Air Station Oceana. He outlines a stark contrast between past political leadership and the current administration's approach to the armed forces: providing clearly defined missions, the tools to win, and a commitment to never deploy troops without a concrete objective. Highlighting the historic 11-month deployment of Carrier Air Wing 8 during Operation Epic Fury, the speech reveals crucial details about the decimation of Iran’s conventional navy and nuclear program. The address also covers the historic drop in VA backlogs under VA Secretary Doug Collins and the pivotal shift toward merit-based military readiness. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @defensenow   Defense Now | June 2026    • DN June 2026   ⬇️ Support Defense Now! ⬇️ Your #1 Source for Military Videos & News :) All About Only Military Stuff! 👍 Don't forget to LIKE this video! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & hit the bell so you never miss an update:    / defensenow   Members-only videos    • Members-only videos   [Copyright / Source Disclaimer] Welcome to the official Defense Now channel on YouTube. Defense Now is an independent, educational, and documentary military channel devoted to armed forces, national security policy, and military technologies. All the content on the channel is STRICTLY for informational, documentary, and historical purposes! The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. Please keep the comments section respectful; any spam, insults, or trolling will be deleted. © For content licensing or reuse, official government streams, and public archives, please contact us directly to avoid automated copyright enforcement. Film Credits: White House Communications Agency