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By Paul Szoldra Jan 29, 2021

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Mattis issues a grave warning: We’re in danger of destroying our democracy

"A republic, if you can keep it."

By Paul Szoldra Sep 8, 2020

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Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis raises his knife hand to reenlist a lucky Marine corporal

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis raised his knife hand (not in anger) to reenlist a lucky Marine corporal last month...

By James Clark Jun 24, 2020

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Your friendly neighbor Jim Mattis wants you to wear a face mask

Jim Mattis wants you... to wear a face mask during the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, so we can beat this...

By Haley Britzky Apr 22, 2020

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Yes, this photo of Mattis modeling a leather jacket is very real

For just over $1,300, it could be yours!

By David Roza Mar 19, 2020

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A brick too far: How General Mattis used Legos to plan out the invasion of Iraq

Gen. Jim Mattis needed a plan to keep the 5,000 vehicles of the 1st Marine Division chugging into southern Iraq....

By Wendy Culverwell, Tri-City Herald (Kennewick, Wash.) Oct 25, 2019

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A lawmaker wants to award Mattis the Congressional Gold Medal

The award has previously been bestowed on George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant, Douglas MacArthur and Harry S Truman

By Paul Szoldra Jan 3, 2019

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Trump Reportedly Considering Vietnam War Hero Jim Webb For Defense Secretary

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering former presidential candidate Jim Webb to take over the reins of the Pentagon, according...

By Paul Szoldra Jan 2, 2019

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Trump Says He ‘Essentially Fired’ Mattis, Who Literally Handed Him A Letter Of Resignation

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he “essentially fired” former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, which is an interesting way...

By Paul Szoldra Dec 31, 2018

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Mattis’ Farewell Message: ‘Keep Faith In Our Country And Hold Fast’

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis asked them to "keep the faith in our country and hold fast" at such a difficult...

By Paul Szoldra Dec 30, 2018

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On New Year’s Eve, A Brief Phone Call Will Mark The End Of Mattis’ Tenure As Defense Secretary

The handoff between Mattis and Shanahan will have little pomp and circumstance when it takes place.

By Paul Szoldra Dec 26, 2018

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Incoming House Armed Services Chairman Says US In ‘Riskier Position’ After Mattis Forced Out

The incoming House Armed Services Committee Chairman on Wednesday blasted President Donald Trump over his decision to remove Defense Secretary...

By James Clark Dec 21, 2018

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Mattis’ 2017 Message To Troops Is Worth Remembering: ‘Just Hold The Line’

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has resigned from his post — leaving many to freak out about what's to come in...

By Paul Szoldra Dec 21, 2018

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Mattis’ Predecessor Praises Him For Sticking To His Guns

Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter not-so-subtly threw some shade at President Donald Trump in a statement praising current Defense Secretary...

By Paul Szoldra Dec 21, 2018

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In 2014, Mattis Said What Would Make Him Resign In Protest. In 2018, He Actually Did It

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has resigned in protest of President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw all American troops from Syria,...

By Paul Szoldra Dec 20, 2018

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Why Mattis Is Leaving The Pentagon, In 3 Sentences

There are only three sentences in Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' resignation letter you need to read in order to understand...

By Shana Lebowitz, Business Insider Dec 9, 2018

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Trump Reportedly Just Reversed His Decision To Cut Defense Spending

President Donald Trump has reportedly told Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to prepare a $750 billion budget proposal for 2020, according...

By Adam Linehan Oct 28, 2018

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Active Duty Troops To Mobilize In Rare Deployment To US-Mexico Border

The U.S. military has started sending jersey barriers to the Southwest border as the Pentagon prepares to mobilize a sizable...

By Adam Linehan Oct 4, 2018

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‘This Doesn’t Change A Whole Lot’: Pentagon Pushes Back On ‘Deploy Or Get Out’ Resulting In Mass Dismissal

The Pentagon’s much-hyped “deploy or get out” policy — which went into effect on Oct. 1 — is not likely...

By Paul Szoldra Oct 2, 2018

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Someone Sent Poisoned Envelopes Addressed To Mattis At The Pentagon

Envelopes sent to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson at the Pentagon have initially...

By Paul Szoldra Jun 18, 2018

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Move Over, Mattis: The Air Force Has A Real-Life Warrior Monk

Secretary Jim Mattis has earned himself some colorful nicknames over the years. He's sometimes referred to as “Mad Dog” (even...

By Adam Linehan May 23, 2018

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Just Kills: How The Marine Corps Blew The Biggest War Crimes Case Since Vietnam

“This wasn’t about justice. This was about politics."

By Adam Linehan Apr 23, 2018

Analysis

A New Film Reexamines The Haditha Massacre With Troubling Conclusions For The Corps

On Sunday night, a full house turned up at the Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan for the premiere of“House Two,”...

By Adam Linehan Feb 2, 2018

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8 Highly Classified And Devastating Options For Neutralizing North Korea’s Nuclear Threat

Ask any expert in nuclear game theory: It's not exactly mai-tais and Yahtzee. And when you’re dealing with a 100-kiloton...

By Adam Linehan Jan 30, 2018

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The Pentagon Doesn’t Want You To Know Just How Well The Taliban Are Doing

The federal watchdog responsible for tracking how American tax dollars are being spent in Afghanistan claimed in a new report...

By Adam Linehan Dec 4, 2017

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Senator Calls For US Military Dependents To Be Evacuated From South Korea As War Tensions Grow

Escalating war overtures are serious enough that the U.S. should begin moving the families of American service members off the...

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Mattis issues a grave warning: We’re in danger of destroying our democracy

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis raises his knife hand to reenlist a lucky Marine corporal

Your friendly neighbor Jim Mattis wants you to wear a face mask

Yes, this photo of Mattis modeling a leather jacket is very real

A brick too far: How General Mattis used Legos to plan out the invasion of Iraq

A lawmaker wants to award Mattis the Congressional Gold Medal

Trump Reportedly Considering Vietnam War Hero Jim Webb For Defense Secretary

Trump Says He ‘Essentially Fired’ Mattis, Who Literally Handed Him A Letter Of Resignation

Mattis’ Farewell Message: ‘Keep Faith In Our Country And Hold Fast’

On New Year’s Eve, A Brief Phone Call Will Mark The End Of Mattis’ Tenure As Defense Secretary

Incoming House Armed Services Chairman Says US In ‘Riskier Position’ After Mattis Forced Out

Mattis’ 2017 Message To Troops Is Worth Remembering: ‘Just Hold The Line’

Mattis’ Predecessor Praises Him For Sticking To His Guns

In 2014, Mattis Said What Would Make Him Resign In Protest. In 2018, He Actually Did It

Why Mattis Is Leaving The Pentagon, In 3 Sentences

Trump Reportedly Just Reversed His Decision To Cut Defense Spending

Active Duty Troops To Mobilize In Rare Deployment To US-Mexico Border

‘This Doesn’t Change A Whole Lot’: Pentagon Pushes Back On ‘Deploy Or Get Out’ Resulting In Mass Dismissal

Someone Sent Poisoned Envelopes Addressed To Mattis At The Pentagon

Move Over, Mattis: The Air Force Has A Real-Life Warrior Monk

Just Kills: How The Marine Corps Blew The Biggest War Crimes Case Since Vietnam

A New Film Reexamines The Haditha Massacre With Troubling Conclusions For The Corps

8 Highly Classified And Devastating Options For Neutralizing North Korea’s Nuclear Threat

The Pentagon Doesn’t Want You To Know Just How Well The Taliban Are Doing

Senator Calls For US Military Dependents To Be Evacuated From South Korea As War Tensions Grow