J. Brad Cooper

Admiral J. Brad Cooper is a senior officer in the United States Navy who currently serves as the commander of the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and the U.S. Fifth Fleet. He is recognized for his leadership in maritime operations and for enhancing naval cooperation in the Middle East, particularly among the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. His recent focus has been on expanding the participation of Gulf nations in drone surveillance operations to monitor regional security threats, including drug and arms smuggling.