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9 months after getting Pentagon approval, Alwyn Cashe still hasn’t received the Medal of Honor
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Meet Trump’s new nominee to lead the Navy
A retired rear admiral and naval aviator, Kenneth Braithwaite would replace Richard Spencer, who was fired on Sunday.
Esper says he’s ‘open’ to spiking military exercises in South Korea
"I think we have to be open to all those things that empower and enable our diplomats"
Defense Secretary casually brushes off fact that over 100 ISIS fighters are now on the loose
In an interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour, Esper essentially turned this fact into a positive, no doubt impressing public relations and political talking heads everywhere with some truly masterful spin.
Trump announces intent to nominate Mark Esper as new Secretary of Defense
These are not official nominations — and as we saw with Shanahan, an intent to nominate doesn't necessarily mean a nomination is close behind.
Want To Know How Mattis Got The Callsign ‘Chaos’? Here’s The Story
James. Jim, sure. Jimbo, maybe. Mad Dog, never. “Chaos,” always. But why? For years, it's been widely reported, often by...
Time Running Out For Mattis To Make A Call On Transgender Recruits
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has a little over a month to determine a ruling on the military’s transgender policy, with...
Mattis Eliminates Long Wait Times For Combat Valor Awards
Combat valor awards are often given to service members months or years after the action is carried out, as nominations...
Russian Defense Minister Blasts Mattis For ‘Unprofessional’ Accusation Of Arms Sale To Taliban
On Tuesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called out Defense Secretary Jim Mattis for being “unprofessional” after he stood by...
How To Achieve Mattis-Level Efficiency At Work
Across America, civilians, service members, and government officials are generally pleased knowing that retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis is running...
30 Books Mattis Thinks Every Good Leader Needs To Read
James Mattis, the Marine Corps general-turned secretary of defense, is known for many things, including his prolific reading list. We...
Mattis: ‘Climate Change Is Impacting Stability,’ Could Threaten Ops
Defense Secretary James Mattis has long been outspoken on the dangers of climate change. For him, it’s not just about...
Mattis Tells North Korea Not To Mess With America Or Its Allies
In his first trip overseas, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stood alongside his South Korean counterpart Han Min Koo in Seoul...
Read Mattis’ Rousing Memo To The DoD
This guy doesn’t waste any time. Less than an hour after being confirmed by the Senate on Jan. 20, Defense...
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....
Trump’s First Act As President Clears The Way For Mattis
Donald Trump’s first act as president of the United States was to sign a law granting a waiver to allow...
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...
3 Must-Watch Moments From Mattis’ Confirmation Hearing
Retired Marine Gen. James Mattis faced the Senate today in his Defense secretary confirmation hearing. Though it lasted more than...
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...
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...
Some Call This Mattis’ One Mistake In Battle — A Legendary Marine Says Otherwise
There are decisions that military leaders must make in times of war that live with them forever. Recently, a 15-year-old...
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...
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...
Retired Marine Generals Mattis and Kelly Recommend Each Other For Defense Secretary
As President-elect Donald Trump vets individuals for his cabinet, a number of rumored candidates have emerged as frontrunners, such as...
Here’s What Mattis Actually Needs In Order To Be SecDef
Legendary Marine Corps Gen. James “Mad Dog” Mattis has emerged as the top choice for President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of...
Mattis Could Be Trump’s Defense Secretary
While NBC News has reported that President-elect Donald Trump’s advisors, retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn and retired Army Lt....
