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By Nov 25, 2019
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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.
By Nov 13, 2019
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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"
By Oct 23, 2019
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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...
By Jun 22, 2019
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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...
By Sep 21, 2017
History

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...
By May 18, 2017
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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...
By May 1, 2017
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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...
By Apr 26, 2017
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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...
By Apr 20, 2017
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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...
By Apr 2, 2017
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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...
By Mar 15, 2017
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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...
By Feb 3, 2017
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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...
By Jan 23, 2017
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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...
By Jan 20, 2017
News

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 20, 2017
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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...
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 13, 2017
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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...
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 5, 2016
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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...
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
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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...
By Nov 27, 2016
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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...
By Nov 21, 2016
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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...
By Nov 18, 2016
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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....