The Meaning of Their Service: General James N. Mattis' inspiring words for service members and Veterans

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 03:47:35 -0400

A little lengthy but, a good read.

http://www.ruthfullyyours.com/2015/04/18/the-meaning-of-their-service-general-4star-ret-u-s-m-c-james-n-mattis/

The Meaning of Their Service :General (4Star-Ret. U.S.M.C.) James N. Mattis **** | RUTHFULLY...

Mr. Mattis, a retired four-star U.S. Marine Corps general and former commander of U.S. Central Command, is a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution.

Response by SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA made Apr 20 at 2015 4:32 AM

SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 04:32:16 -0400

Great write up!

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2015 4:33 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 04:33:44 -0400

Long live General Mattis and his legacy. Very inspirational piece. Thank you and Semper Fi!

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2015 4:33 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 04:33:59 -0400

Long live General Mattis and his legacy. Very inspirational piece. Thank you and Semper Fi!

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Apr 20 at 2015 7:15 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 07:15:50 -0400

My, my, my, how we could use some of that mindset at the top of the leadership structure in Washington DC.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Apr 20 at 2015 5:30 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 17:30:01 -0400

You are correct, lengthy but a good read. Small details I would disagree with but I agree with the heart of the story.

Response by Cpl Patrick Brent made Apr 20 at 2015 8:07 PM

Cpl Patrick Brent — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:07:37 -0400

Marine General Lejeune / luh jern would be proud of Jim Mattis.

Semper Fidelis & God bless all Leathernecks !

KEEP ATTACKING !!!

OOO RRAH !

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Apr 21 at 2015 7:35 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 07:35:50 -0400

Good read. Easy to see why he is one of the greats, and so widely respected.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Apr 21 at 2015 7:38 AM

COL Charles Williams — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 07:38:37 -0400

Hooah! Service (Servant Leadership) is what my life in the Army was all about, as is my life today. CSM Private RallyPoint Member Hooah.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2015 8:36 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:36:10 -0400

WOW! Much respect to Gen. Mattis! I'm sharing this on Facebook! Thank you for sharing this CSM Private RallyPoint Member!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2015 10:38 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:38:29 -0400

I don't feel it. Maybe it doesn't apply to me, or maybe I'm different now. When I joined, I was ready to be and do anything. Now I'm almost content to work at my small job and just go home. But I did not go to war. So, I suppose that growth the general was referring to didn't happen for me. I'm no victim, but I'm no proud veteran, either.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Jul 21 at 2015 12:26 PM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 12:26:10 -0400

A Marine's Marine...

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 23 at 2015 5:03 AM

PO1 John Miller — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 05:03:57 -0400

Ooh Rah GEN Mad Dog!

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jul 23 at 2015 2:18 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 14:18:36 -0400

I fear that I was not as good a soldier as I might have been. I hope that I will be a better veteran