James Mattis
US Marine Corps general in retirement and former US secretary of defense / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Norman "Mad Dog" Mattis (born September 8, 1950) is a retired United States Marine Corps general and was the 26th United States Secretary of Defense. On January 20, 2017, the United States Senate confirmed Mattis' nomination as Defense secretary with a 98-1 vote. He last served as the 11th Commander of United States Central Command from August 11, 2010 to March 22, 2013.
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James Mattis | |
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26th United States Secretary of Defense | |
In office January 20, 2017 – December 31, 2018 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Ash Carter |
Succeeded by | Patrick M. Shanahan (acting) |
Commander of United States Central Command | |
In office August 11, 2010 – March 22, 2013 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | John R. Allen (acting) |
Succeeded by | Lloyd Austin |
Commander of the United States Joint Forces Command | |
In office November 9, 2007 – August 11, 2010 | |
President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Lance L. Smith |
Succeeded by | Keith Huber (acting) |
Supreme Allied Commander of Transformation | |
In office November 9, 2007 – September 8, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Lance Smith |
Succeeded by | Stéphane Abrial |
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Born | James Norman Mattis (1950-09-08) September 8, 1950 (age 73) Pullman, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Independent |
Alma mater | Central Washington University (BA) |
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Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1969–2013 |
Rank | General |
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On December 20, 2018, Mattis announced his plans to retire on February 28, 2019.[3] However after reading his resignation letter criticizing Trump's treatment of American allies, Trump ordered Mattis fired on December 31, 2018.[4]