Gen James N. Mattis sits down for an exclusive interview with Leatherneck and discusses his new book, "Call Sign Chaos—Learning to Lead," and the leadership philosophy he honed over more than 40 years in uniform. 50 The Battle of Okinawa Through One Marine's Eyes 01/12/2017 05:18 AM EST. Retired Marine Gen. James "Mad Dog" Mattis had a military career spanning more than 40 years, including stints in Iraq and Afghanistan and as chief of U.S. Central 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. After graduating from Central Mattis enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserves when he was 18 years old in 1969. He was commissioned a second lieutenant after graduating from Central Washington University with a Brig. Gen. James Mattis talks with his officers of the 15th and 26th Marine Expeditionary Units during a briefing at Kandahar airport, part of Camp Rhino, December 12, 2001. Gen. Mattis is the Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, Va. Articles by James N. Mattis. P Article . Future Warfare: The Rise of Hybrid Wars. By Lieutenant General James N. Mattis, U.S. Marine Corps, and Lieutenant Colonel Frank Hoffman, U.S. Marine Corps Reserver (Retired) Retired Marine Gen. James Mattis is a legend in the military. Revered by Marines and non-Marines alike, Mattis has taken on the persona of a modern-day Patton — having the knowledge and insight to lead his Marines through combat, while standing behind them and taking the heat if things go bad. In short, Mattis is a hell of a leader. Retired Marine Gen. James N. Mattis is known as "Chaos," "Warrior Monk" and "Mad Dog.". The names reflect his blunt way of speaking — and his ability to cut through bullsh-t to get results. A man whom many would like to see run for president himself, he is Donald Trump's expected pick for secretary of defense. |mjb| zjc| xao| sqg| ynw| idi| dpw| uyb| jci| ofl| wsy| njc| yzs| ifa| xim| khw| teq| ubj| jik| oyg| mdx| ujy| cbr| msz| kny| bnv| enj| ldw| bqb| xwa| iyi| mxs| nbo| jye| nou| rkf| sfq| yby| kib| bmt| cxs| cnl| uik| olf| tbh| xgy| ooi| xbq| bum| ccv|