What is the first thought you have when hearing General Mattis will be our new SecDef?

Capt Brandon Charters — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 21:31:19 -0500

I might actually lose sleep over my level of excitement.

Response by SFC George Smith made Dec 1 at 2016 9:35 PM

SFC George Smith — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 21:35:57 -0500

this is a good choice ... good commander and great experience...

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2016 9:52 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 21:52:43 -0500

Based on what I've been able to read about him he seems like a excellent choice.

Response by CPT Jim Schwebach made Dec 1 at 2016 10:39 PM

CPT Jim Schwebach — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 22:39:37 -0500

Other than the fact that the appointment is against current law...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2016 10:59 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 22:59:52 -0500

Good by political correctness. I am very hopeful for our new sec def. I can think of no one better.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Dec 1 at 2016 11:02 PM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 23:02:48 -0500

Less war, more money. Historically we have seen, the more aggressive, ready to fight Hawks we have the fewer enemies we have wanting to fight us. We have plenty of people that believe Trump is ready to get us into a war and if we have fellow citizens believing that, Putin, N. Korea believe that and will want nothing of it.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2016 11:56 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 23:56:10 -0500

Capt Brandon Charters General Mattis will make an excellent Secretary of Defense. Great news for our country.

Response by CMSgt John Momaney made Dec 2 at 2016 1:27 AM

CMSgt John Momaney — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 01:27:50 -0500

Let's buckle-up gentlemen and enjoy the ride that we will be on with General Mattis. Our military is finally in good hands. God Bless our new Commander-in Chief.

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2016 1:44 AM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 01:44:23 -0500

It's not official yet, he will need a waiver from congress since he retired less than 7 years ago.. But I see no reason why he won't get waived... I'm looking forward to it!

Response by SN Greg Wright made Dec 2 at 2016 2:30 AM

SN Greg Wright — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 02:30:24 -0500

As someone that finds shooting people that rape women and children 'sometimes fun' (I'm paraphrasing a quote he made in like, 2008), my first thought was, 'Please, General, repeal every fucking thing Mabus ever did in office!'

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2016 4:56 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 04:56:57 -0500

General Mattis has shown throughout his career the kind of leader he is. I don't expect anything less and believe our military men and women are in good hands. Semper Fidelis!!

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Dec 2 at 2016 5:54 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 05:54:08 -0500

Perhaps the warrior ethos and not the PC, what's in it for me mentality will go away. We need to win and we need people that know how to win and are willing to do the hard work of winning. Mattis is that guy.

This was me laying my head down on the pillow last night.

Response by SSG Tom Pike made Dec 2 at 2016 7:54 AM

SSG Tom Pike — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 07:54:27 -0500

My first thought was, "I bet the Marine Corps gets better funding now"

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Dec 2 at 2016 8:58 AM

CSM Richard StCyr — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 08:58:04 -0500

The guy is bad ass and smart, what more could you ask for.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Dec 2 at 2016 9:00 AM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 09:00:02 -0500

my first thought, honestly was a "Macho Man" Randy Savage version of "OOH YEAH!"

https://youtu.be/8Igui65gY5M

'Macho Man' Randy Savage - OOH YEAH!

oooh yeah! dig it, yeah!

Response by SSG Wally Lawver made Dec 2 at 2016 9:56 AM

SSG Wally Lawver — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 09:56:32 -0500

AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!! prefect pick:)

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Dec 2 at 2016 9:57 AM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 09:57:35 -0500

Too many civilians have called the shots for far too long.

Response by SSG Wally Lawver made Dec 2 at 2016 9:59 AM

SSG Wally Lawver — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 09:59:59 -0500

I wish I could "unretire" to be in again under this incoming set of leaders....................................

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Dec 2 at 2016 10:05 AM

MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 10:05:35 -0500

First thought? Oohrah and Semper Fi! Wish I could revoke my retirement and serve again under a leader that actually knows what he's doing. My hope is that he can undo some of the rot that has pervaded DoD for several years now.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2016 10:24 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 10:24:13 -0500

I'm in the camp that this is a good choice, although I am persuaded regarding the value of ensuring these positions remain civilian in nature; a key component of our republic

Response by GySgt Kenneth Pepper made Dec 2 at 2016 10:59 AM

GySgt Kenneth Pepper — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 10:59:42 -0500

My only thought is how much I wish I could turn back the clock and be a young buck serving with him as Secretary. He will certainly set the expectation for a return to discipline, order, and preparedness. I bet Iran cuts their stupid crap out by January 20th.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Dec 2 at 2016 11:10 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 11:10:03 -0500

Liberal left freak mode again as usual. What gets lost in this is exMIL types understand the concept of chain of command, what their authority is and IS NOT, etc. They tend to be loathe doing things because they can but do what's legal to meet the mission objective. They are not PC but clearly articulate in their assessments. They don't like their stuff being sifted for political optics. The list goes on. So if Gen Mattis approaches the job with great humility and orientation to service, he'll do fine.

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Dec 2 at 2016 11:22 AM

MSG Dan Castaneda — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 11:22:34 -0500

He is a Great American that has given so much for his Country and the men he has led. I am happy for him and excited for all us. Great news.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2016 11:36 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 11:36:06 -0500

im not excited at all.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Dec 2 at 2016 12:13 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 12:13:49 -0500

Well I know every Marine in my newsfeed was excited. Personally I'm hoping this means we can put an end to the social experiment crap and go back to the warfighting mentality. He has a reputation and carries a lot of respect. If his appointment makes our enemies think twice about messing with us, then OOHRAH to that.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Dec 2 at 2016 12:38 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 12:38:14 -0500

I think that it is great news Capt Brandon Charters that President-elect Donald Trump has selected retired Marine Gen. James Mattis as his Secretary of Defense. Gen Mattis is a forceful leader who speaks his mind and will call a spade a spade if called upon to state his views on national security and strategy issues as a minimum.
Thanks for mentioning me SSG William Jones
Kudos to retired Marine Gen. James Mattis for all he has done and all I expect he will do as Secretary of Defense!
FYI LTC Stephen C. CW5 Private RallyPoint Member SFC William Farrell SSgt Private RallyPoint Member SGT Private RallyPoint Member SP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT Forrest Stewart SPC Private RallyPoint Member Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Capt Tom Brown SSgt Robert Marx TSgt Joe C. SGT Robert George PO2 Ed C.

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made Dec 2 at 2016 12:59 PM

PO1 Brian Austin — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 12:59:15 -0500

Outstanding choice! I am hoping he will get the 7 yr retirement waiver.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Dec 2 at 2016 1:28 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 13:28:31 -0500

The adults are back in charge!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2016 2:12 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 14:12:43 -0500

Mattis? Never heard of her.

Response by Sgt Rusty Norman made Dec 2 at 2016 3:24 PM

Sgt Rusty Norman — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 15:24:00 -0500

We finally send the right message to the world that we stand behind our troops and our country.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Dec 2 at 2016 3:26 PM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 15:26:12 -0500

I think he is a great choice... I think there will be some positive changes in DoD. Maybe some of the social experimentation, to include at the highest levels, will stop

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2016 4:25 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 16:25:13 -0500

awesome, says whats on his mind and doesn't pander to the PC crowd

Response by MSgt James Mullis made Dec 2 at 2016 5:11 PM

MSgt James Mullis — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 17:11:00 -0500

As I've heard many times before "He's the best we have". I can't be happier.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2016 6:28 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 18:28:24 -0500

Elation

Response by SGT Robert George made Dec 2 at 2016 7:56 PM

SGT Robert George — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 19:56:17 -0500

Outstanding choice !!!!

Response by 1SG Al Brown made Dec 2 at 2016 9:01 PM

1SG Al Brown — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 21:01:51 -0500

If you are still in uniform, you're life just improved.

Response by Jenn Moynihan made Dec 2 at 2016 10:25 PM

Jenn Moynihan — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 22:25:41 -0500

THIS is an assignment with which I agree! Woot!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2016 12:30 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 00:30:34 -0500

My buddy (a "former" Marine) loves the idea, and Mr. Mattis seems a great mix of intelligent and ferocious. I hope he is a great SecDef.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Dec 3 at 2016 8:38 AM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 08:38:21 -0500

Capt Brandon Charters This is what it means to Marines throughout the world - Great pick for SecDef!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoD9QoLHN64

Oorah!

Marines from Lima Company Camp Pendleton 12/7/12.

Response by Lisa C. made Dec 3 at 2016 11:46 AM

Lisa C. — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 11:46:48 -0500

Awesome news!! Looking forward to hearing more from him!

Response by CN Tom Parmarter made Dec 3 at 2016 3:44 PM

CN Tom Parmarter — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 15:44:41 -0500

My first thought was that maybe we'd get back to winning wars instead of just going halfway.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2016 9:20 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 21:20:41 -0500

Great choice and about time. I'm retired but still care deeply about the Nation and especially those still serving. I think he can handle the job but will face challenges with DC politics. He's been a CINC but the DOD is a whole new ballgame. Opposition is already forming but I don't know if they'll be able to block it. Former SF Capt Jason Amerine, now a retired LTC , says then BGen Mattis's failure to launch MEDEVAC for his injured team cost lives due to the 6 hour delay. Mattis was commanding TF-58 at Camp Rhino, Afghanistan in 2001. Amerine's team was escorting Hamid Karzai to a treaty signing and they were hit by friendly fire. AFSOC birds from Pakistan responded but tragically, SF Sergeant Cody Prosser died and a couple of Afghanis. Sen. Gillibrand D-NY says she'll try to block the appointment. She's been outspoken about women's issues in military and may fear that SecDef Mattis and CJCS Dunford will reverse women in combat policy, but says her reason is the tradition of civilian control. Tell that to Gen of Army Marshall, who besides a brilliant military career became State and Defense Secretaries consecutively i.e Marshall Plan in Europe. As Commandant USMC, Gen Dunford fought the women in combat issue the longest before being overruled. The USMC based their position on internal studies and a lengthy one by Rand Corp. that said it would lower readiness and could cost lives. It wouldn't surprise me if the defense industry spread some cash around for PR to attempt to block appointment also. They may see Gen Mattis as a threat to the defense industry "gravy train". The SF MEDEVAC issue should be looked at very carefully though, because of the seriousness of the allegation, and it should be seriously considered in the appointment process. I think he's smart enough to handle the job and won't engage in half-baked incursions without clear strategy and objectives. If we do get in a scrape I believe he will make sure we win.

Response by MSgt George Cater made Dec 3 at 2016 10:30 PM

MSgt George Cater — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 22:30:07 -0500

Out f••king standing!!!!!!!!

Response by SFC Bobby Thompson made Dec 4 at 2016 12:32 AM

SFC Bobby Thompson — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 00:32:06 -0500

I hope we have some one that can stop the liberal agenda that the Obama administration started. 1. Including giving free transgender surgery to those service members who are confused on what sex they are. 2. No more gays serving openly in the military, I think they military can accept gays, but they should not be letting everyone know their sexual preferences. Straight people don't do that, why should they do it. 3. Stop trying to lower standards to make the military more reflective of the of the civilian world. The military holds their selves to a higher standard. 4. Don't do things just to make political statements, but get the most experienced a qualified people. It seems like all the key positions under the current administration have all been women, minorities, or gays. It just seem like every pick was not the most experienced, but just a pick to make a political statement.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2016 3:14 AM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 03:14:22 -0500

my first thoughts....The job will be challenging, politically charged and much more watched by media (news and social) than those before him. When it was rumored he was being considered the news media was already painting him with a negative brush.

Response by PO2 David Ball made Dec 4 at 2016 12:47 PM

PO2 David Ball — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 12:47:41 -0500

If you believe in being P.C. your days are numbered....In the DoD or in our country...

Response by PO2 Michael D. Haines made Dec 4 at 2016 3:44 PM

PO2 Michael D. Haines — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 15:44:36 -0500

EXCELLENT choice, but any MARINE would be better than what we currently have as secdef

Response by SMSgt Keith Klug made Dec 5 at 2016 7:28 AM

SMSgt Keith Klug — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 07:28:46 -0500

I have never worked for the man, but have done a lot of research on him and think he is a great choice. You need a person who can tell the President we are ready for any conflict. Just like the Secretary of State is there to be the other side of the coin.
The only think I regret is he may have to oversee a downsizing of the military personnel as the cost of planes, ships and supplies rise ("thank you military complex", said with sarcasm).

Response by SFC Joseph Murphy made Dec 5 at 2016 11:40 AM

SFC Joseph Murphy — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 11:40:39 -0500

A SecDef that will place the needs of the military first over politics. And hold people and companies accoutable for weapon systems development.

Response by PO1 Dallas Shewmaker made Dec 6 at 2016 12:10 PM

PO1 Dallas Shewmaker — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:10:38 -0500

Our military will get its bite back! Such a good choice! Mattis is a true Marine that doesn't back down when provoked but also knows (first-hand) the fight that's going on. I think he'll move to bring our people home and build up our military in the right areas.

Response by Maj Tony Lucas made Dec 8 at 2016 1:47 PM

Maj Tony Lucas — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:47:14 -0500

I wonder if I can un-retire.

Response by 1SG Patrick Sims made Dec 27 at 2016 7:02 PM

1SG Patrick Sims — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 19:02:15 -0500

ISIS---the poor bastards

Response by SP5 Robert Ruck made Dec 28 at 2016 9:49 AM

SP5 Robert Ruck — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 09:49:31 -0500

Finally, a real leader.

Response by Pat McCracken made Dec 28 at 2016 12:20 PM

Pat McCracken — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 12:20:23 -0500

I thought he was a very good choice for Secretary of Defense.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2016 7:34 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 19:34:24 -0500

General Mattis is an excellent choice for the SecDef. Why? Well when you speak about what you were trained to do all your adult life and proved it many times over by doing it, I think that his judgment is sound and he has served honorably as the CIC,CentCom, and other highly professional position of authority. Look, the General is a hard, fair, and just Marine. I wouldn't want to have it any other way. I know, I served with him in the Gulf War during 1990-1991.
SF, General James Mattis.

Response by SSG Ken Gilder made Dec 30 at 2016 1:40 PM

SSG Ken Gilder — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 13:40:12 -0500

The man has a reputation as a "Marine's Marine;" and of taking care of his troops.

I hope that extends to retirees, as well as the active forces, and that he will use his position to bring about changes in SOFA's with Germany and Great Britain, which currently preclude visiting or transient Space-A retirees, from shopping at the exchanges and commissaries in those countries.

Because of his reputation, I am encouraged. But bureaucracies are cumbersome, and changes take time. Therefore, I'm not holding my breath.

Response by TSgt Alejandro Cuervo made Dec 30 at 2016 9:20 PM

TSgt Alejandro Cuervo — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 21:20:16 -0500

Having true Leadership at the helm of our defense department, key to a successful tour for our newly elected President Trump.

Response by CPT Ronald Scherick made Dec 31 at 2016 10:55 AM

CPT Ronald Scherick — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 10:55:22 -0500

LONG overdue it is about time we had a true warrior leading the warriors . I think the war on terror will take a turn for the better . IF President Trump will follow the Generals advice on rules of engagement maybe we will win this war and suffer far fewer casualties. If we start treating these terrorist as what they are wartime combatants and not civil criminals who are afforded all the rights of an American citizen.

Response by Iona Kranz made Dec 31 at 2016 12:28 PM

Iona Kranz — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 12:28:34 -0500

I was elated!!! Yelled "YuhYayYuhhh!!!"

Response by GySgt Melissa Gravila made Dec 31 at 2016 12:43 PM

GySgt Melissa Gravila — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 12:43:29 -0500

HALLELUJAH PRAISE THE LORD AND PASS THE PEANUT BUTTER!! Just one more reason I know I made the right decision voting for Trump! (Now if Gen Mattis runs next term we can say we want some Maddog 2020, right?)

Response by FN George Woodruff made Jan 10 at 2017 7:25 AM

FN George Woodruff — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 07:25:19 -0500

Thank God!

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Jan 10 at 2017 1:30 PM

SSgt Boyd Herrst — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 13:30:16 -0500

I think it's absofrickenlutely outstanding! Get rid of some deadwood, put people back in field or back down to base level in a job They'll be too busy to get/be complacent.

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2017 5:55 PM

Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 17:55:42 -0500

Since General Patton was Murdered, we must settle for General Mattis ! :)

Response by PO1 Vince Shavico made Jan 12 at 2017 10:30 AM

PO1 Vince Shavico — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 10:30:31 -0500

Actually I was hoping he would be president. But the level of excitement and elation I fell is unheard of. My wife thought I was cray.

Response by CAPT Charles Weishar made Jan 14 at 2017 5:17 PM

CAPT Charles Weishar — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 17:17:32 -0500

Finally expect to see major upheavals in the Department where strong leadership is sorely needed. Seriously over-staffed commands need attention while services need rational buildup of forces and equipment.

Response by PO2 Gerry Tandberg made Jan 18 at 2017 9:30 AM

PO2 Gerry Tandberg — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:30:41 -0500

I recall reading an article back on Jan 2013 that President Barack Obama had fired General Mattis, the head of Central Command, without even calling the general to let him know he was being replaced. I have since learned much more about General Mattis; including comments from those who he served with, his service record, etc., and determined that he is very likely an excellent candidate to be our next Secretary of Defense. He holds a BS degree in History, is considered an intellectual by senior command, and is highly respected as a Marine by the lower ranks, including SNCO and enlisted personnel.

Update: Jan 26. Now that General Mattis has been confirmed as SecDef, I'm elated. Actually, I'm pretty stoked over all President Trumps appointments.

Response by SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2017 10:19 AM

SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:19:05 -0500

"Thank God! May he do better than his predecessors.... "

Response by PO3 Terry Miller made Jan 18 at 2017 10:29 AM

PO3 Terry Miller — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:29:35 -0500

I am very happy at the thought of having a true military person at the helm.

Response by SPC Jamie Smith made Jan 18 at 2017 10:53 AM

SPC Jamie Smith — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:53:00 -0500

There's going to be a YUGE difference between Obama-Bin-Lyin & Trump & the way they handle the Jihadists. I believe Trump will listen to his generals, as Obama-Bin-Lyin' never did. Obama-Bin-Lyin'actually created ISIS by his so called "strategy". Trump/Mattis will handle the situation much differently. Thank God the nightmare of the last eight years is finally over!!

Response by SPC Jamie Smith made Jan 18 at 2017 10:58 AM

SPC Jamie Smith — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:58:09 -0500

It should not set any precedent at all. It just defines Obama-Bin-Lyin's terrible policies of the last eight years. I believe the deserter/traitor Bergdahl will also be released by this liberal idiot!

Response by MSgt Thelbert (Whitey) Roark made Jan 18 at 2017 11:17 AM

MSgt Thelbert (Whitey) Roark — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 11:17:42 -0500

It's about time! I'm still smiling.

Response by CPO Bill Penrod made Jan 18 at 2017 11:49 AM

CPO Bill Penrod — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 11:49:43 -0500

It's called legacy building er ah never mind........

Response by SGT James Colwell made Jan 18 at 2017 11:56 AM

SGT James Colwell — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 11:56:20 -0500

Capt Brandon Charters About time we had a SECDEF who understands the mission and is not a politician. At least I hope he isn't.

Response by PO1 Scott Cottrell made Jan 18 at 2017 2:04 PM

PO1 Scott Cottrell — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:04:18 -0500

Someone who will work hard for our men and women in uniform. And not take any shit.

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Jan 18 at 2017 2:38 PM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:38:57 -0500

Out flipping standing!!! A no nonsense man who has military experience and understands what it takes to effectively prepare our nation for defense and how to properly respect and take care of the men and women serving.

I love his quotes but two of my favorites are 1.) “Engage your brain before you engage your weapon.” and 2.) "I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you &%$@ with me, I’ll kill you all."...following the Iraq invasion to their leadership.

Response by SFC Thomas Holcomb made Jan 18 at 2017 4:33 PM

SFC Thomas Holcomb — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 16:33:07 -0500

About freaking time!!!!!
My wife thought the Carolina Panthers won a game I was acting so nuts......

Response by Maj Ken Brown made Jan 18 at 2017 7:26 PM

Maj Ken Brown — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:26:47 -0500

On par with Al Gray.

Response by LCpl Bradley Otto made Jan 18 at 2017 8:35 PM

LCpl Bradley Otto — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 20:35:12 -0500

Finally, going to get some sh÷t done!

Response by Cpl George Goodwin made Jan 18 at 2017 9:07 PM

Cpl George Goodwin — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 21:07:40 -0500

We will start getting serious about our military again. Todays military is incredible but our leadership was hobbled.

Response by SFC Charles Temm made Jan 19 at 2017 2:22 PM

SFC Charles Temm — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:22:17 -0500

Hate to use the word after it's horrible usage the last 8 years but I feel a faint stirring of hope

Response by PFC Luke McClimon made Jan 24 at 2017 9:55 AM

PFC Luke McClimon — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 09:55:11 -0500

Be afraid, be very afraid. A rope walks into a bar says can I have a drink, the bartender says we don't serve ropes, GET LOST! The rope walks into the street jumps in a puddle and tussle his top, walks back into the bar and asks for a drink, the bartender says, aren't you that same rope, the rope says no , I'm a frayed not

Response by SP5 Richard Hammer made Jan 24 at 2017 2:04 PM

SP5 Richard Hammer — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 14:04:08 -0500

Right on !!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2017 7:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 19:17:31 -0500

I think he may be a decent SECDEF, but my first thought is that sorry SOB abandoned wounded soldiers on the battlefield (Special Forces ODA 574, 5 December 2001) and should not even be considered. They may or may not have lived anyway but the fact is he would not release his helicopters to help despite being less than 45 minutes away. SOF helicopters had to come in from Pakistan and it took them several hours.
He finally released them SIX HOURS after the call for help with a mass casualty situation, which was well after the SOF birds had arrived on station from Pakistan. I lost 3 friends that day. I don't give a crap what nickname he has. He is a POS.

Response by FN George Woodruff made Jan 26 at 2017 12:00 PM

FN George Woodruff — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:00:34 -0500

Thank God!

Response by SPC Douglas Bolton made Jan 26 at 2017 5:49 PM

SPC Douglas Bolton — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 17:49:21 -0500

Things will be achangin. There will be more troops, better equipment, more fear from our enemies, and no nonsense approach to everything!

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Jan 26 at 2017 9:33 PM

SGT Philip Roncari — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 21:33:13 -0500

I think now the bad guys are going to need a lot of their own Secretaries of defense,,they are going to need them!

Response by MSG Don Burt made Jan 29 at 2017 2:41 PM

MSG Don Burt — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 14:41:04 -0500

With Gen. Mattis in charge, I stuck out my chest and then thanked God
that we have someone who won’t be bowing down and apologizing for
being part of the greatest country in the world and who isn’t afraid of
being a Leader!

Response by Jerry O'Neal made Feb 3 at 2017 3:25 PM

Jerry O'Neal — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 15:25:54 -0500

Greatest pick!

Response by PO1 John Watson made Feb 8 at 2017 7:46 AM

PO1 John Watson — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 07:46:02 -0500

It's about time we have a pro-military leader with the experience to strengthen our military that has been weakened down to a serious level. I point to the recent grounding of Navy aircraft due to a shortage of funds to properly repair them.

Response by PO1 David Thomas made Feb 8 at 2017 10:37 AM

PO1 David Thomas — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 10:37:25 -0500

Just having him appointed to the job is a instant morale booster. I think it is important to find one that the military can respect, and I can say there are few more deserving of it than Secretary Mattis. Great choice President Trump!

Response by MSgt James "Buck" Buchanan made Feb 8 at 2017 10:43 AM

MSgt James "Buck" Buchanan — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 10:43:55 -0500

It's about time that someone who is familiar with the business of defending this country is in this position....LOOOONNNNGGGGG overdue!!

Response by MSgt J D McKee made Feb 8 at 2017 11:04 PM

MSgt J D McKee — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 23:04:32 -0500

I came a little bit in my pants. And, our new attorney general is Jefferson Beauregard Sessions. Blew it.

Response by MSgt J D McKee made Feb 8 at 2017 11:32 PM

MSgt J D McKee — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 23:32:09 -0500

Someone named Mad Dog Mattis BY HIS TROOPS is our Sec Def. Fuck, I never thought I'd see this. I have surely died and gone to heaven. I wasn't a Marine, but I respect the Marines deeply. AND, the DOJ has someone who may actually enforce the law. And, Jeh(?) is outta the Dept of Homeland Security. Trump said, Putin is a killer, we have plenty of killers of our own, I say many of them are on this website. Rock on killerz. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. WTF is wrong with killers anyway? I detect discrimination against killers. We should sue them. Ok, I'm a little drunk right now.

Response by SMSgt Timothy Cathers made Feb 9 at 2017 5:06 PM

SMSgt Timothy Cathers — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 17:06:02 -0500

Whoo hoo!

Response by CPT Karen Nichols McAbee made Feb 14 at 2017 11:04 AM

CPT Karen Nichols McAbee — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 11:04:29 -0500

Literally jumping for joy!!! Finally some one who understands what it takes to defend this country!

Response by SFC David Pope, MBA made Feb 14 at 2017 3:11 PM

SFC David Pope, MBA — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:11:45 -0500

Amen!!!

Response by SMSgt Roger Horton made Feb 14 at 2017 3:18 PM

SMSgt Roger Horton — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:18:54 -0500

The Department of defense can now move forward and our enemies will learn to step back.

Response by Sgt Mike Sarris made Feb 14 at 2017 6:49 PM

Sgt Mike Sarris — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 18:49:42 -0500

Finally someone the enemy knows isn't playing political games!

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Feb 23 at 2017 2:22 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:22:16 -0500

That we had a warrior back in charge.

Response by MAJ Gary Jozens made Mar 2 at 2017 4:36 AM

MAJ Gary Jozens — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 04:36:22 -0500

I can't tell if you're being sarcastic because you doubt his ability to affect positive changes as SECDEF or because you really are loosing some sleep because you're looking forward to having him as the new SECDEF. Could you explain further just for my better understanding?

Response by SSG Vance Conyers made Jul 16 at 2017 6:56 PM

SSG Vance Conyers — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 18:56:13 -0400

First thought: Sounds about right.

Response by LtCol J W made Jul 17 at 2017 2:45 PM

LtCol J W — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:45:23 -0400

I was very please that he was selected. Mad Dog Mattis is a warrior and our country is in better hands with his leadership! Semper Fi to all you other jarheads on this rant!!