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By Feb 5, 2021
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Pentagon imposes stricter mask requirement for all troops and civilians

Cover your mouth AND nose, people.
By Jan 30, 2021
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Austin thanks National Guardsmen who are braving bitter cold to keep Washington, D.C. safe

Leading from the front.
By Jan 22, 2021
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to troops: I’m ‘proud to be back on your team’

"My job as Secretary of Defense is to make you more effective at doing yours."
By Jan 22, 2021
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Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin confirmed as your next defense secretary

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By Dec 13, 2020
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There’s a battle brewing in Congress over Biden’s defense secretary pick

Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin left active duty in 2016.
By Dec 8, 2020
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Meet retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, Biden’s pick for defense secretary

Lloyd Austin is a Silver Star recipient.
By Nov 9, 2020
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Trump’s new defense secretary nearly ate pavement outside the Pentagon on his first day of the job

For his part, Miller took it all in stride.
By Aug 12, 2020
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Trump privately discussed replacing SecDef Esper after the 2020 election

President Donald Trump has privately discussed with advisers the possibility of replacing Defense Secretary Mark Esper after the November election...
By Jan 11, 2020
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The missiles have stopped flying but Iran isn’t done yet

'I expect things to quiet down for a little, but I don't think this is over … simply because of...
By Apr 25, 2019
Military Tech

Acting SecDef Shanahan thinks the F-35 program is ‘f–ked up’ just like everyone else

I, for one, appreciate the candidness.
By Jan 7, 2019
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Mattis is Gone. Patrick Shanahan Is Now In Wonderland.

Patrick Shanahan has swallowed the "Red Pill" from the Matrix. Now he'll see how deep this rabbit hole goes.
By Dec 20, 2018
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Defense Secretary Mattis Is Out

President Donald Trump said Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is retiring “with distinction” at the end of February 2019, according to...
By Apr 25, 2018
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Mattis Reportedly Sees Himself As Trump’s ‘Babysitter’

Defense Secretary James Mattis reportedly views himself as President Donald Trump's “babysitter,” and his efforts to restrain the bombastic leader...
By Jan 19, 2018
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Mattis Uses In-Flight Safety Brief To Explain ‘America First’ To Allies

While on a flight to Washington last year, Defense Secretary James Mattis was pondering how to make President Donald Trump’s...
By Dec 10, 2017
Leadership

On The Road, Defense Secretary Mattis Is More ‘Warrior Monk’ Than ‘Mad Dog’

With the State Department in upheaval, and the president focused on “America First” domestic concerns, what diplomacy and foreign policy...
By Jun 28, 2017
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Mattis On Syria: ‘The Closer We Get The More Complex It Gets’

The Pentagon said Tuesday that the United States has detected “active handling of chemical weapons” at Syria’s Shayrat air base,...
By May 28, 2017
Leadership

West Point Creates Soldiers Who Are Best When Times Are Worst, Mattis Tells Graduating Class

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis spoke Saturday at the U.S. Military Academy graduation and commissioning, telling the West Point graduating class...
By May 24, 2017
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10 Things We Learned About Mattis From That ‘New Yorker’ Profile

Defense Secretary James Mattis, U.S. Marine Corps (retired), contains multitudes. An enigmatic figure lately spotted around the Pentagon’s E-ring looking...
By Jan 20, 2017
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Mattis Becomes The First Official Member Of Trump’s Administration

Retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis was confirmed as Defense secretary shortly after President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20....
By Jan 16, 2017
Leadership

LGBT Advocates Liked What They Heard From Mattis

Retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis faced his confirmation hearing for the post of Defense secretary on Jan. 12, where...
By Jan 11, 2017
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What It Takes To Run The Military, And Why Mattis Is Perfect

Former Secretary of Defense, CIA director, and lifelong statesman Leon Panetta has just one piece of advice for legendary Marine...
By Jan 10, 2017
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Leon Panetta On Why Civilian Control Of The Military Is Important

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a slew of generals to serve in his cabinet, calling into the question the long-held...
By Jan 9, 2017
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Mattis’ Confirmation Hearing Is This Week

Legendary retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis will face the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing for Defense...
By Dec 1, 2016
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Mattis To Be Named Secretary Of Defense

President-elect Donald Trump has selected retired Marine Gen. James Mattis to serve as his secretary of defense, according to the...
By Dec 1, 2016
Leadership

Being SecDef Could Ruin Mattis’ Legacy

“I love Mattis, but I don’t love him as SecDef,” writes Erin Simpson, senior editor of the foreign policy publication...