Centcom commander ‘not concerned at all’ about munitions stockpiles

Admiral Brad Cooper, who leads U.S. Central Command, told CBS News he is "not concerned at all" about the nation’s munitions stockpile. The comment was made while responding to media reports about the status of U.S. weapons reserves.

Those reports suggest the Pentagon drew down portions of its stockpiles in operations tied to Iran. The topic was addressed during Cooper’s interview with Norah O'Donnell, an excerpt of which was shown Sunday on Face the Nation.

Cooper's remarks are a direct rebuttal to the impression created by the reporting that munitions levels might be a current concern. The Centcom commander framed the supply situation as not problematic for his command in the face of the recent coverage.

The brief television exchange highlighted a debate over readiness and resource levels after the Pentagon’s reported use of munitions related to Iran; Cooper’s on-camera assurance was the clearest public response included in the aired segment.