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James Norman Mattis (born September 8, 1950) is an American military veteran who served as the 26th United States secretary of defense from 2017 to 2019. A retired Marine Corps four-star general, he commanded forces in the Persian Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War .
“I had no choice but to leave,” General James Mattis says of his decision to resign as President Trump’s secretary of defense.
May 4, 2024 · Byname: Mad Dog. Born: September 8, 1950, Pullman, Washington, U.S. (age 73) James Mattis (born September 8, 1950, Pullman, Washington, U.S.) is a U.S. Marine Corps general who served as head of Central Command (Centcom; 2010–13) and who was later secretary of defense (2017–18) in the cabinet of U.S. Pres. Donald Trump.
Dec 20, 2018 · Mattis has become a US military legend throughout his 44 years of service, earning nicknames like "Mad Dog" and "Warrior Monk." Known as a steady hand in a tumultous administration, Mattis...
Jan 12, 2017 · Retired Marine Gen. James Mattis addressed his “Mad Dog” nickname at his Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary on Thursday.
Dec 23, 2018 · Here's what legendary Marine General James 'Mad Dog' Mattis is really like, from people who served with him. Jim Mattis in 2003, discussing Iraq War coalition fighters with members of the...
Jun 4, 2020 · Jim Mattis, who resigned as Trump's defense secretary nearly a year and a half ago, accuses the president of dividing the nation and warns against "militarizing our response" to protests.
James N. Mattis served as the 26th Secretary of Defense. A native of Richland, Washington, Secretary Mattis enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve at the age of 18.
May 22, 2017 · Announcing his nomination for Secretary of Defense, Trump revelled in using the general’s nickname—Mad Dog—and compared him to General George S. Patton, who was famous for his tactical ...
Dec 2, 2016 · Gen Mattis, who is dubbed "Mad Dog", is known as much for his memorable turn of phrase as his uncompromising approach to America's enemies. The 66-year-old's quotes, or #mattisisms, have been...
