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Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary of Defense James Mattis
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And every dollar spent on defence will be worthwhile....I sure was surprised when the Sec. of Def.'s profile picture suddenly changed, to be honest!
And every dollar spent on defence will be worthwhile....I sure was surprised when the Sec. of Def.'s profile picture suddenly changed, to be honest!
Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary of Defense James Mattis
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James Mattis
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Secretary of Defense James Mattis
Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary of Defense James Mattis
6 HOURS AGO · PUBLIC
It’s good to be back and I’m grateful to serve alongside you as Secretary of Defense.
Together with the Intelligence Community we are the sentinels and guardians of our nation. We need only look to you, the uniformed and civilian members of the Department and your families, to see the fundamental unity of our country. You represent an America committed to the common good; an America that is never complacent about defending its freedoms; and an America that remains a steady beacon of hope for all mankind.
Every action we take will be designed to ensure our military is ready to fight today and in the future. Recognizing that no nation is secure without friends, we will work with the State Department to strengthen our alliances. Further, we are devoted to gaining full value from every taxpayer dollar spent on defense, thereby earning the trust of Congress and the American people.
I am confident you will do your part. I pledge to you I’ll do my best as your Secretary.
MATTIS SENDS
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Rob Brinks and 875 others like this.
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Antti Karhumäki
remember Finland as your defence forces ally - many of our WWII veterans moved to US and joined their armed forces serving with great enthusiasm
20Hide · 6 hours ago
2 replies
Debra Savill
Sir, I retired from the Marine Corps in 1998 after 22 years. Actually you were about 4 years before I enlisted. I don't think we ever crossed paths, I wish we had. I can't express enough how proud I was to hear you named for this position. I have the utmost confidence in you that will take care of our troops. Good Luck and GOD speed. Semper Fi.
9Hide · 4 hours ago
Adam Smith
From the UK, massive fan of your record. Trump already made America great when he put forward your name. Best of Luck from your transatlantic Allies.
9Hide · 3 hours ago
Ulli Peschen
Sir... As a retired german infantry Senior NCO who worked and served together with U. S. soldiers through the decades of my career and still bound and related to my old friends would like to whish you the best luck and God's assistance in your new and hard duty. It is good to know even here that the US military has a leader now who knows what responsibility, duty, dignity and commitment to his men, the mission and the country is.
5Hide · 1 hour ago
José Rafael Hernández
Beware of inhouse enemies, best wishes... "Adapt, improvise, overcome" #SemperFi, respect!
11Hide · 6 hours ago
1 reply
John Ahearn
I wish I was still in the Army it would have been a pleasure to serve under you! I will sleep well knowing you are guiding our military. I also know that our military will have everything they need to do their jobs.
6Hide · 5 hours ago
Mat Ian
Please do what you can to reign in our unpredictable president. Even before his swearing in, he chose to start a feud between him and the military intelligence community simply because they told him unpleasant news.
We cannot afford to let the president approach other situations like that. It degraded moral within the force and damaged America. Please do what you can to protect our country from all threats, foreign and domestic.
Edited · 3Hide · 1 hour ago
Bill Downey
Having read Robert Gates memoir "Duty" I appreciate the tremendous task before you. Patience with civilian politicians, military contractors, budgetary demands all await you. Most importantly he never forgot the troops serving in the field. Wish you success dealing with the challenges ahead-USAF veteran 69-75.
Hide · 19 minutes ago
Lesley Qii
"An America that remains a steady beacon of hope for all mankind". No one can say it better sir. Many look forward to you to uphold this noble idea and most important promise. Once again congratulations and best of luck to you Mr. Secretary.
Edited · 2Hide · 5 hours ago
Chris Enslow
Any directors turned politicians in any intelligence agencies are advised to obtain boxes in the very near future. Moving day is coming and you'll be hearing these two words soon, "You're fired!"
1Hide · 1 hour ago
Peggy Pettit
Thank you for taking this assignment. Many of us in the country are greatly relieved that DOD has leadership that understands Foreign Policy. I, for one, have greater peace of mind knowing that you are steering that mighty force. God Bless You and America. A civilian and American citizen.
1Hide · 1 hour ago
Jay Watts
God Bless America Sir. This is honestly a dream come true. There is nobody more qualified to head the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Than yourself. OORah and Semper Fidelis.
Edited · 3Hide · 2 hours ago
JohnandLinda Follis
thank you for excepting this position, we know you will make sure our sons and daughters are well equipped to do their job.
1Hide · 1 hour ago
Lucy Bates
There needs to be a real forum for real change! Need to remember unity is first---unity around the American principle of freedoms and rights for all Americans
3Hide · 6 hours ago
2 replies
Rodney Wynn
20 months after I retire we finally have someone that will take charge and lead the military in the right direction.
3Hide · 5 hours ago
Habib Hashimi
Mr secretary,please pay more attention to Afghanistan and stop pakistan for sending terrorists to Afghanistan for killing US and afghan soldiers and civilians,Good luck
3Hide · 6 hours ago
Jodi Denson Montague
Take care of our troops - rules of engagement - let them take care of business
2Hide · 6 hours ago
John Best
Congress is the enemy of we the people. Please wake up.
2Hide · 6 hours ago
Guy Hogan
Very happy to see a Soldier in charge of our Troops.
4Hide · 6 hours ago
1 reply
Robert Garner
I for one Sir can not wait to see what happens when you receive a call at 3 am......
Hide · 4 hours ago
1 reply
Jesse Hake
Semper Fi, Mr. Secretary of Defense!
Cpl Jesse Hake - 1st RadBn USMC - OIF III 2005
1Hide · 2 hours ago
Butch Meador
Sir, I'm retired USAF, but I still support you! Lol. Seriously, good luck and God Bless. OohRah!
1Hide · 1 hour ago
Deborah Cote McGinley
Look into reopening Lajes Field in the Azores. Don't let the Chinese get a toehold there!!
Hide · 3 hours ago
Constantin Lz
Welcome back, Sir. Looking forward to working under your leadership.
1Hide · 6 minutes ago
Sully Clot
Mes Respects,Monsieur le Secr of Defence,vous avez un important Departement sous votre controle,mais les gens qui travaillent autour de vous sont tres competants,ils servent les Etats-Unis de tous coeur.Pour info Monsieur,je connais le Pentagone,fait une visite du site en 1996.FABULEUX.b
Hide · 2 hours ago
Ivan Kashinski
поздрави от далечна БЪЛГАРИЯ и всички който са със вас в този момент.....желая здарве и много нови успехи....!!
Hide · 6 hours ago
Lucy Bates
AMERICA IS ONLY AS STRONG AS ITS UNITY---WHO WILL UNITE THIS COUNTRY?
Hide · 6 hours ago
4 replies
Jonathan Pichardo
please dont touch the people on the economic forum!!! please dont touch the are great people people on economic forum!!!
Hide · 3 hours ago
Bill Todd
Thank you, sir. Welcome back.
1Hide · 6 hours ago
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Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary of Defense James Mattis
6 HOURS AGO · PUBLIC
It’s good to be back and I’m grateful to serve alongside you as Secretary of Defense.
Together with the Intelligence Community we are the sentinels and guardians of our nation. We need only look to you, the uniformed and civilian members of the Department and your families, to see the fundamental unity of our country. You represent an America committed to the common good; an America that is never complacent about defending its freedoms; and an America that remains a steady beacon of hope for all mankind.
Every action we take will be designed to ensure our military is ready to fight today and in the future. Recognizing that no nation is secure without friends, we will work with the State Department to strengthen our alliances. Further, we are devoted to gaining full value from every taxpayer dollar spent on defense, thereby earning the trust of Congress and the American people.
I am confident you will do your part. I pledge to you I’ll do my best as your Secretary.
MATTIS SENDS
Share
Rob Brinks and 875 others like this.
419 Shares
Antti Karhumäki
remember Finland as your defence forces ally - many of our WWII veterans moved to US and joined their armed forces serving with great enthusiasm
20Hide · 6 hours ago
2 replies
Debra Savill
Sir, I retired from the Marine Corps in 1998 after 22 years. Actually you were about 4 years before I enlisted. I don't think we ever crossed paths, I wish we had. I can't express enough how proud I was to hear you named for this position. I have the utmost confidence in you that will take care of our troops. Good Luck and GOD speed. Semper Fi.
9Hide · 4 hours ago
Adam Smith
From the UK, massive fan of your record. Trump already made America great when he put forward your name. Best of Luck from your transatlantic Allies.
9Hide · 3 hours ago
Ulli Peschen
Sir... As a retired german infantry Senior NCO who worked and served together with U. S. soldiers through the decades of my career and still bound and related to my old friends would like to whish you the best luck and God's assistance in your new and hard duty. It is good to know even here that the US military has a leader now who knows what responsibility, duty, dignity and commitment to his men, the mission and the country is.
5Hide · 1 hour ago
José Rafael Hernández
Beware of inhouse enemies, best wishes... "Adapt, improvise, overcome" #SemperFi, respect!
11Hide · 6 hours ago
1 reply
John Ahearn
I wish I was still in the Army it would have been a pleasure to serve under you! I will sleep well knowing you are guiding our military. I also know that our military will have everything they need to do their jobs.
6Hide · 5 hours ago
Mat Ian
Please do what you can to reign in our unpredictable president. Even before his swearing in, he chose to start a feud between him and the military intelligence community simply because they told him unpleasant news.
We cannot afford to let the president approach other situations like that. It degraded moral within the force and damaged America. Please do what you can to protect our country from all threats, foreign and domestic.
Edited · 3Hide · 1 hour ago
Bill Downey
Having read Robert Gates memoir "Duty" I appreciate the tremendous task before you. Patience with civilian politicians, military contractors, budgetary demands all await you. Most importantly he never forgot the troops serving in the field. Wish you success dealing with the challenges ahead-USAF veteran 69-75.
Hide · 19 minutes ago
Lesley Qii
"An America that remains a steady beacon of hope for all mankind". No one can say it better sir. Many look forward to you to uphold this noble idea and most important promise. Once again congratulations and best of luck to you Mr. Secretary.
Edited · 2Hide · 5 hours ago
Chris Enslow
Any directors turned politicians in any intelligence agencies are advised to obtain boxes in the very near future. Moving day is coming and you'll be hearing these two words soon, "You're fired!"
1Hide · 1 hour ago
Peggy Pettit
Thank you for taking this assignment. Many of us in the country are greatly relieved that DOD has leadership that understands Foreign Policy. I, for one, have greater peace of mind knowing that you are steering that mighty force. God Bless You and America. A civilian and American citizen.
1Hide · 1 hour ago
Jay Watts
God Bless America Sir. This is honestly a dream come true. There is nobody more qualified to head the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Than yourself. OORah and Semper Fidelis.
Edited · 3Hide · 2 hours ago
JohnandLinda Follis
thank you for excepting this position, we know you will make sure our sons and daughters are well equipped to do their job.
1Hide · 1 hour ago
Lucy Bates
There needs to be a real forum for real change! Need to remember unity is first---unity around the American principle of freedoms and rights for all Americans
3Hide · 6 hours ago
2 replies
Rodney Wynn
20 months after I retire we finally have someone that will take charge and lead the military in the right direction.
3Hide · 5 hours ago
Habib Hashimi
Mr secretary,please pay more attention to Afghanistan and stop pakistan for sending terrorists to Afghanistan for killing US and afghan soldiers and civilians,Good luck
3Hide · 6 hours ago
Jodi Denson Montague
Take care of our troops - rules of engagement - let them take care of business
2Hide · 6 hours ago
John Best
Congress is the enemy of we the people. Please wake up.
2Hide · 6 hours ago
Guy Hogan
Very happy to see a Soldier in charge of our Troops.
4Hide · 6 hours ago
1 reply
Robert Garner
I for one Sir can not wait to see what happens when you receive a call at 3 am......
Hide · 4 hours ago
1 reply
Jesse Hake
Semper Fi, Mr. Secretary of Defense!
Cpl Jesse Hake - 1st RadBn USMC - OIF III 2005
1Hide · 2 hours ago
Butch Meador
Sir, I'm retired USAF, but I still support you! Lol. Seriously, good luck and God Bless. OohRah!
1Hide · 1 hour ago
Deborah Cote McGinley
Look into reopening Lajes Field in the Azores. Don't let the Chinese get a toehold there!!
Hide · 3 hours ago
Constantin Lz
Welcome back, Sir. Looking forward to working under your leadership.
1Hide · 6 minutes ago
Sully Clot
Mes Respects,Monsieur le Secr of Defence,vous avez un important Departement sous votre controle,mais les gens qui travaillent autour de vous sont tres competants,ils servent les Etats-Unis de tous coeur.Pour info Monsieur,je connais le Pentagone,fait une visite du site en 1996.FABULEUX.b
Hide · 2 hours ago
Ivan Kashinski
поздрави от далечна БЪЛГАРИЯ и всички който са със вас в този момент.....желая здарве и много нови успехи....!!
Hide · 6 hours ago
Lucy Bates
AMERICA IS ONLY AS STRONG AS ITS UNITY---WHO WILL UNITE THIS COUNTRY?
Hide · 6 hours ago
4 replies
Jonathan Pichardo
please dont touch the people on the economic forum!!! please dont touch the are great people people on economic forum!!!
Hide · 3 hours ago
Bill Todd
Thank you, sir. Welcome back.
1Hide · 6 hours ago
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