There is no confirmation that troops from Fort Bragg took part in Operation Epic Fury. However, special forces from Fort Bragg have handled similar missions before, such as the operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Military families brace themselves whenever attacks like this unfold. Two veterans who spoke with Eyewitness News felt the strike against Iran was long overdue.
"This is something that needed to happen. I was surprised that it hasn't happened before," said veteran Nathan Botts.
U.S. forces, alongside Israel, are striking Iran in what officials call one of the most significant shows of American military strength in a generation.
"I mean, we're talking about something that's been going on since 1979. Twenty different countries have been attacked by terrorist attacks. And now, hopefully, this is it," Botts said.
U.S. and partner forces began striking targets at 1:15 a.m., aiming to dismantle the Iranian regime's security apparatus.
Targets included Iranian air-defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and military airfields.
Another veteran, Nick, who did not want to disclose his last name, said actions like these are sometimes necessary.
"As the United States is just getting out of a long war, we need to stay out of people's business. But it had to be done. There's no room for terrorism. And they definitely do not need to have nuclear capability. And, you know, of course, if everybody could just get along - but ideologies crush that," he said.
Nick, who served overseas for 17 years, said the emotional toll on military families is significant.
"I tried not to think about that. If you get caught up thinking about your own life and your family, it's easy to make mistakes. But being in for so many years and then sitting back and watching my son get deployed was a real eye-opener," he said.
The U.S. military has reported no combat-related American casualties. Officials say damage to U.S. installations was minimal and operations remain unaffected.
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