Leadership Lessons from Gen. James Mattis (Ret.)

[@CJW0056]

11:31 "In the marine corps, you're not paid to have a midlife crisis, or to ask anyone to help you through your midlife crisis. You're there to _give_ _the_ _enemy_ a midlife crisis."

[@joeldumond2597]

Ignorant, is what you are. Ignorant SOB, and you wont ever realize it.

[@thunderpoole100]

Or an end-of-life crisis

[@PvtCjhalo]

Semper fi

[@littlenapoleon1321]

@@joeldumond2597 Your calling the man who earned a nickname "Warrior Monk" Ignorant. Boy your a bigger snowflake then everybody else.

[@ldqa2737]

And yet here we are, enemy in the gates.

[@nationalist818]

From a for Army Gulf War 1 veteran, I will say with all my heart this man is one of the greatest military Generals in history.

[@GWulf47]

Just as we Marines say with all our hearts Army General George Patton was one of the greatest American generals in history. They were cut from the same bolt of cloth!

[@mercurypoizund404]

George Walden lol

[@cchainsaw7930]

nationalist818 i call BS

[@ChimiChanga1337]

STFU and fall in line, son.

[@cchainsaw7930]

krishiitm ? he is no vet. i am defending Mattis

[@sirjoshuafaw]

"When times get tough, the Marines get tougher" - General James Mattis.

[@Mike_416]

That's a badass thing to say. I think he really believes it too.

[@richarddumas9843]

😊I😅​@@Mike_416

[@richarddumas9843]

Mo no lllll Ll0

[@madkabal]

@@Mike_416 nope he sure doesn't

[@sedalia9356]

Tool

[@tomoconnor58]

1. Make your bed every morning 2. Find someone to help you paddle 3. Measure a person by the size of their heart, not the size of their flippers 4. Sometimes no matter how well you prepare/perform you will fail - keep moving forward 5. Life is full of multiple failures, don’t be afraid of failure - it will make you stronger 6. If you want to change the world, sometimes you have to go head first 7. There are a lot of sharks in the world, if you hope to complete the swim you will have to deal with them - don’t back down from the sharks 8. You must be your very best in the darkest moments - stay calm 9. The power of hope - one person can change the world by giving people hope (start singing when you’re up to your neck in mud) 10. If you want to change the world don’t ever ring the bell (quit) SEALs 10 guidelines

[@Cynane27]

Some Goggins shit

[@Ninjahbutter]

Accurate as heck. Good stuff ,Sir.

[@hatejethro1164]

This was McRaven's speech summarized.

[@GWGoin]

Good to hear..

[@audemars_piguet13]

Respect 💯

[@thawndoo]

"In the Marine Corps, you're not paid to have a mid-life crisis" You're paid to give the enemy an end of life crisis.

[@justinziegler4194]

thawndoo ooh rah semper fi

[@TacticalRick507]

Crayola snacks and Taliban gummy bears

[@emmanuelponce9151]

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[@spoton1159]

Jimbo had a crisis after President Trump fired him.

[@xyzdna5288]

HOOAH

[@brettmcpherson-smith8256]

If you saw this guy in Walmart you’d think he’s some old fart with 50 years behind a desk. You’d never think he’s got such courage, spirit and conviction to keep going and motivate millions of soldiers. That’s a real man.

[@WestonHettinger]

Seen him at Safeway and the Post Office a couple times now. People don't recognize him. It makes me sad.

[@brettmcpherson-smith8256]

@@WestonHettinger He probably wouldn’t want be recognised, only the media heroes/whores want the limelight. He knows what he’s achieved, he’s confident in his skills and if asked in 20 years to come back and lead again, he would suit up and be out there serving his country. No complaints, just serving his country as best he can.....as we all should.

[@AShroudOfTruth]

What a joke!

[@petekdemircioglu]

Appearences can be deceiving.

[@justdone1251]

Marines.. talk shit at local bar about them..... Out of the woodwork you'll instantly regret your comment.

[@recondocb]

So damned proud to have shaken this man's hand on the battlefield in '03. What an amazing leader of men.

[@youkouncoun6533]

Gl Mathis is the Spirit of the Army its Essence its Glory He succeded to plan execute improve the Army capacities to respond at today's challenges for more improvement in its evolution for its futur Thank you for your Service Respect Good luck Gl Mathis

[@crewchmelar9441]

youkouncoun did you really just say army?

[@commodoresixfour7478]

@@crewchmelar9441 Will, besides being a Marine he was the United States Secretary of Defense for a short period.

[@Wylie777]

@@crewchmelar9441 he also said "Mathis"

[@soundsofwar7428]

"...It's about the spirit of the Marine Corps that nothing, nothing really can stop us..." amazing. Rah.

[@MrLakin11]

That last statement nut tingling: "The kill/casualty radius of MY knifehand is as far as YOU can throw it."

[@nedflanders5649]

That sounds stupid

[@Bl00dHunterr]

@@nedflanders5649you shut your fucking mouth. He led 18 year-olds who were mean enough to whip your daddy’s ass and keep your momma warm while he recovered in the infirmary.

[@robertviragh6527]

Damn, you figured out how I operate. shit, my approach to military leadership was supposed to be top secret now here you are spilling it for everyone to see me for the fraud I am >The kill/casualty radius of MY knifehand is as far as YOU can throw it." You've unmasked why I'm so useless in Ukraine, you're way the fuck over in America while I'm over here next to the war! Can you get your ass to Ukraine Sir so I can start stealing credit for your knife throws! I will never ever share any credit with you or anyone else, it's all just my work. When have you ever heard me praise anyone else? But your comment has made me realize that the real problem is that you are too far from the action. Under my leadership, we will solve this by getting YOU to Ukraine and ME to the States (with no travel for me ever) so that finally I can start stealing credit for your work the way I deserve. For too long I have not been able to steal credit for your victories but that ends today. As for your nut reference, permission to teabag me granted as you request, but only if you are a good boy and do all my work for me while I bask in the limelight and don't have to stay up reading 12,000 comments about how to lead 30,000 men and women, because if I did that then it would almost be like I had something to do with their effective results, which goes against your core thesis that I am a fraud who does nothing. And I'm never one to ruin a good thesis. carry on my wayward son.

[@garyhughes4819]

The day that General Mattis resigned as Defence Secretary was the day that America lost a national treasure.

[@jaybestnz]

It's pretty telling on Trumps leadership that this man would feel that he had to..

[@billybobjohnadamjoe]

He couldn’t do his job anymore. He was locked into a rock and a hard place.

[@garyhughes4819]

@Troll Ov Metal WHAT!!!???

[@garyhughes4819]

@@jaybestnz General Matthis is a man of principal. How could he tolerate working under a degenerate like Trump? Answer: He couldn't. He tried but Trump is a lunatic and a disaster just waiting to happen.

[@garyhughes4819]

@Troll Ov MetalThat's a huge statement. Can you back it up with some references or is it simply an uninformed opinion? Would be interested to know.

[@Okey-McDokey]

Thank you sir. It was an honor to serve under your command.

[@nicholsjt]

No doubt about that, one of the greatest modern military leaders we've had.

[@robertb1742]

Ben Sykes thank you for your service. God bless.

[@yabuddycarmine1592]

Ben Sykes Thank you for your service.

[@williamgageglass5799]

Ever since I joined the Marine Corps back in 2012 it has taken all of the following out of my mind, vocabulary and will: quitting, giving up, any thoughts of backing down! This man is one of the greatest Marines to ever exist!

[@brendabernstein286]

Truth

[@f_USAF-Lt.G]

During a multi-branch military live fire training exercise, he commanded such respect that those under him from grunt to low level officer appealed to him to carry the call-sign CHAOS because (he would eventually fly for the military, and) he demonstrated himself to be the proverbial "Colonel Has An Outstanding Solution" !! He's been rightly called the man who could work for anyone as-so-long as they would never betray our country. (😂he kicked my ass, but I put up one hell of a fight... 🤔but it's been so long now I can't remember which came first, so imma stick with what I'm saying)

[@flipplas943]

I am a United States Marine. I am proud of my Corps, and get seriously motivated listening to this great man. Thank God we will now have him as Secretary of Defense...Semper Fi

[@mitchellmitchell6938]

Flip Plas proud as hell. Here’s to you and to our Corps!

[@DinamoDeet101]

talk to people..write to MATISs..he can save america from chaos..FOR PRESIDENT..MATISS

[@galahadthegreen5696]

Oof... watching this in 2019...

[@peterbenson2185]

I'm a British civilian... Pride in my countries political strength is slipping fast..... Can we PLEASE borrow him for just a couple of years. Make Britain great again.

[@Papichuloserio916]

Flip Plas 1775!!!!!!!!

[@McMorty10]

This Legend needs to be president.

[@SulCoCrazy]

Me too. But to think that this guy sticks with Trump.....gotta give creds to Trump too. Losers don't hang with losers....

[@TheApana]

There's no reason to go to war with Russia. That's stupid.

[@based_seattle]

And if Russia starts conducting covert chemical attacks on US citizens like they did in the UK, what then?

[@ChrisWilson-cg2zx]

Mad Dog 20/20

[@infantrymanejb358]

Even If he was handed the presidency I doubt he'd take it.

[@hectortellez7776]

Being a Marine is the greatest honor! Thank you sir!🇺🇸

[@mayheamk]

I am an Iranian american emigrated at age of 15, 2005. I can't say how much I admire and have high respect for general James mattes and treasure his speeches! I don't think I've missed any major speech or his presentation at large institutes ever! God bless you sir.

[@MichaelF144]

I like this guy. I know I didn't vote for Trump, I think he really sounds so genuine, decent, and honorable. My grandfather was in the Army from 1942 - 1945. He was in Brazil, Ascension Island, and Africa. He reminds me in some ways of him. General Jim Mattis would be a great choice.

[@Rude_Boi]

He looks like he stayed awake his whole life.

[@srakkar3911]

Thats cause he has been kickin iraqi ass

[@sgtrock2821]

@@srakkar3911 NO. His grunts kicked Iragi ass. He got the glory.

[@srakkar3911]

@@sgtrock2821 welcome to rank structure?

[@redbrickbandit]

@@sgtrock2821 if you listen to him, he never chooses to take the glory. He is a humble guy that loves the men that fought for him. He never denies that the “grunts” are what made him powerful and successful.

[@tonycrescenzo2818]

That’s because he did. Mattis doesn’t sleep. He waits.

[@gvaldesuso]

This is what we needed. Seriously qualified down to earth general. Congratulations General Mad-Dog. Awesome... Bye bye Isis......

[@youkouncoun6533]

General Mattis is the most aknowledged personality brilliant intellectally he is a full packed person has the passion the compassio n to deal with with with a brilliant brain

[@arighnam]

I am an Indian Army aspirant and I have massive respect for Gen. Mattis. Thank you for this upload.

[@walterchernicki1666]

Mattis blows

[@yoyomodiji]

Arey bhai main bhi , kaun si state se ho

[@Darkestdarkify]

I hope you are doing well

[@DT-hy6px]

What type of indian?

[@alexanderleahy2097]

I remember my first Company Commander and the way he was as a leader. I also, remember the day he left, how sad it was. He was such a good leader, I literally felt like I could follow him into the depths of hell and have no qualms about it. He was so proficient in literally everything, his mind was sharp, his body was strong, but his spirit was intoxicating. Genuinely miss him as both a fellow Marine, and as a subordinate who felt like he learned so much from this singular man. Wish he was still around.

[@sanfranciscobay]

Finally, America is on the path to sustainability and putting Americans first. I support you 100% General "MAD DOG" Mattis.

[@rugheadedporchmonkey]

BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[@AnthonysOutdoors]

Make this video go viral! He is what this country needs!

[@terryjames2859]

I worked for this great leader ip close for approx 10 years and I've never seen a more professional dedicated war genius in my 57 yrs on this planet. He would make a great President they dont come any fairer than the warrior monk. Semper fi my friend

[@richardw2566]

I had the honor of serving under Lt Col Mattis 1/7 Task force Ripper during the first sand box. Semper Fi, Sir

[@jimgregory6185]

Ohhrah!

[@gilberttrevino8944]

Errr Brother 1/7 88-92

[@92coupelx]

I served with General Mattis as part of Task Force 58. We had a SSGT Childs with us that was with Task Force Ripper, had the tattoo on his arm. Don't know if that rings a bell or not, he was probably a Cpl or Sgt then. He told me he had a long break in service before coming back in. Semper Fi brother

[@airportbumdad]

@Mindfulness Organics I served as well. BF 1942 Desert Combat BF2 Bad Company 2 BF3 and BF4. I had many commanders. Maybe I served with him.......HA!!!!!

[@alex-cj9mb]

@@airportbumdad shut up opie

[@codediporpal]

Extraordinary man. I hope Trump takes to heart the learned opinions offered by Gen. Mattis.

[@macampbell784]

He didnt

[@40datboysha]

This man is a true leader! Thank you for your service Gen. Mattis.

[@aavmarine1833]

Words to live by. Thank you sir. This man should have ran for President.

[@sinceremilkoftheword9754]

He's the Secretary of defense now!

[@aavmarine1833]

SoulBaron Not yet. It still up to congress. Also needed to be out of the military for 7 years. Its only been 3. Plus it preferred to have a civilian in the SecDef post. But last time congress approved someone like General Mattis was George Marshall in 1950. So hopefully congress is smart and makes the right choice with selecting General Mattis.

[@amylynn5778]

aavmarine1833 with a fully GOP Congress, Senate and Executive, hard to believe that the votes won't fall Trump's way.

[@printman90606]

aavmarine1833 Congress has already said they will waive the 7 year rule and approve Mad Dog

[@jcrewjim]

General Mattis, I doubt you will ever see this, I was with the 15th MEU that set up Rhino. I was briefly under your command before I was detached to go into the White mountains during Tora Bora. I just wanted to say, you are the officer every Marine prays they get to serve under.

[@cortbengtson4149]

"how do you stay teachable as a leader" thanks it's nice to hear ongoing intelligence in the world

[@warrenmcd1]

America's next Secretary of Defense

[@Realmadridcelticfan31127]

Warren McDaniel hooooya!!!

[@chase_h.01]

*Secretary of Offence. This man's not fucking around.

[@JM23007]

Chase H. Finally get some shit done on foreign policy. I'm rooting for him.

[@musiclover6133]

A brilliant general, a honorable and high caliber intellectual; best choice for Secretary of Defense.

[@Sigismund-von-Luxembourg]

Patton i wish he was around now

[@johnnyparker9928]

Few men in this world are as solid and fearless as MATTIS. When he speaks thunder awaits a pause.

[@jdub1450]

He’s a scum bag

[@debrasagan9794]

Damn straight interviewer....you address him as Sir. He's earned that. Anyone that disagrees I'll give ya my digits and set your ass straight. Never dishonor him.

[@wallsofmine]

I petition for Mattis to run for president

[@Kimstatus]

its sad but i suspect hes not gonna do it because hes on the same side as the wars going on.

[@liza.1888]

I second!

[@youkouncoun6533]

He deserves it

[@youkouncoun6533]

Sir Mattiss my friend who finished his military functions in O13 after having given 4O years of his life to rule the USA Military Army the one year and few month in Trump Government were for him the occasion to show how to assume the Military Functions Having lelft the USA Military Army well prepared on a perfect raidiness best miitary equipped Gl Mattis is my Hero My Super Star feel goose pumps skin pumps shade a tear We are undebted to His person for the good job he accomplished diring his military functions Respect Blessing xx Trump called Mattis to show him how to deal with the harsh work of the USA big Firm being the most well politically awaire aknowledged on international conflict the Middle-East problem the North Korean problem big mistake to use the name Isreal Sidna Israel quoted in the Coran is God sender like the prophete Mohammed God is not a State Agent knowing that originally God forbade the Bani Israel to return to occupy Palestine sacrified his private life He lain in front of me on a diamond carpet to hold him take care of Him the duty I hold on my shoulder with responsibility care i'll fulfill at fulness In fact it's Almighty God who guides His path on mines he

[@youkouncoun6533]

There is nobody on earth able to assume assure the job to rule the big firm USA than him Men considered " Men located for the right in french ot's called " A man of the concensus " Good morning Darling How I miss you 11.43

[@OsOQRT]

Mattis for President!!!

[@youkouncoun6533]

We pray he 'll be the next US president for 2O22 Gl Mattis has in him the talent the knowledge the courage to assume the function as President He has the guts to make America great again We keep our fingers cross Mattis for President in 2O22 Good luck dear Sir xxx

[@gruntsjh]

Semper Fi Sir! You are and always will be one of the best Generals of the US Marines! Oorah

[@ciscorock]

The Military molds the greatest mens in history...Thank You Gen. James Mattis for your love of country.

[@boofhead6338]

Im from australia i love this general mad dog mattis true conviction in his words you guys are in good hands!!

[@DesmoProfundis]

Retired Army NCO here getting inspired. Thank you, Sir. You would have a lot more troops than just Marines following you to the gates of Hell if you said the word.

[@patrick1580]

He is the definition of a badass

[@JoseChung21]

I am humbled by this man and every time I see a Marine.

[@jerryfarrell1218]

General Mattis, you're the best. I was in the Marine Corps in the 60's keep at it. Sem per Fi

[@janettrim7587]

Thank you for doing this wonderful interview. I was the wife of a Green Beret, and was approached by the men to present our colors at a Command Performance Banquet who were anxious to tell me how proud they were to serve under my husband. They were animated and happy to relate some of the training they had to go through and how my husband led them out on every maneuver. They followed him across the hanging ropes, the barricades, the mud trenches and the live fire under the barbed wire. He never asked them to go through any part of their training where he didn't lead out even with full packs on a march. He had a Disney call he made when he was ready to motivate them into action. I drove to the D Z one day to watch them jump and almost wrecked the car not watching the road. I saw the wind take a chute back up after coming down and drag my husband across a rain soaked field. And then one day, the inevitable tragedy happened. He insisted to take one of his groups to drop in Vietnam and blessed each one as they jumped from the plane as they hooked up to the jump line. Enemy fire was horrific and every man that jumped did so to his death. The plane, pilot, co=pilot and navigator made it back to base. My husband took if very hard and it wasn't long before he retired. I truly believe he died wanting to see his troops that he left back in the skies of Vietnam. His last words after the doctor's diagnosis was to his children: "I've got my ticket home." God Bless all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our homeland. God keep all our service men and women in our daily prayers. SOBEIT, AMEN!

[@marinputilin449]

That was the army. Devout to God, even though doing what they did.

[@rorymcvey934]

Can't believe they actually asked him my question... hahah!!!

[@IgnorantIguanna]

Same here man! That's crazy!

[@marines]

Levi Del Bono they were two great questions!

[@elsabiro]

Well done Marine. Well done.

[@DeondreLequarius]

That was friggin moto

[@yoelistrujillo333]

Christopher White semper FI

[@JRF1366]

Legend has it that his knife-hand is still killing the enemy to this day. Praise Chesty, in Mattis's name we slay, kill.

[@BrightResultsMedia]

Im a civ. I am so absolutely impressed by his demeanor. I'd follow him into war because I trust that he wouldn't call for war unless it were absolutely necessary. So excited to have such a stand up person as SoS.

[@reclaimamerica9527]

Secretary of Defense.

[@6988kid]

There is no doubt that a man like Gen. Mattis and the men in his command can keep an entire Nation safe.

[@Steve-dg3md]

Semper Fi General... You have been an inspiration in my career in The Marines... Truly a Leader of Men.

[@bigsteve6200]

God bless you General Mattis !. Semper Fi

[@chrisanderson3134]

steven romero Rah!

[@SeanOgrada]

God bless and Thank you to all the righteous Warriors out there fighting the good fight!

[@kevinalbrecht8089]

Thank you for your leadership and service. CPL USMC 87-93

[@TrjnMgnms10]

This man deserves to be Secretary of Defense. Goodness knows, he has put his life on the line numerous times for this country unlike the spineless politicians who are now maneuvering to deny him the post.

[@garyhughes4819]

The most spineless one is Trump who dodged the draft with some bullshit excuse that he had a doctor concoct for him. He only selected he General because he knew that he would be applauded for his decision.

[@wreality4712]

He quickly became part of the swamp creatures. He lost all my respect.

[@Coinz8]

​@@wreality4712 no he didn't. He opposed becoming a swamp creature and they fired him

[@sidewinderIII]

This Man should be The next President ... Not One of those two folks out there !!!

[@RMS_Gigantic]

Will Secretary of Defense suffice as a stopgap?

[@buddhastaxi666]

The power of the Individual is immense. One man or woman can motivate and inspire. I did 3 miles in 15 minutes at 15. All carried though was my shorts.

[@christopherfisher6293]

Well done you!! You did the 3 miles in style faster than anyone sat on a chair that did not compete. Others will say " I could have done it quicker" or "I could do it if I want, but I don't want to" Reply " I could be 6ft tall if I wanted, but I don't want!! I could leap tall buildings in one single bound or I could have waist length green hair if I want but I don't want!!" You did it , not them!! Enjoy that fact!!!

[@Papasquatch73]

I have been out of the Marines for over 20 years. I am now going to work through the Commandant's reading list. It is never to late to be a better leader.

[@randomperson1815]

Saint Mattis of Quantico Patron Saint of Chaos

[@TKOverkill148]

The Warrior Monk!

[@osolloesteban5345]

Random Person 👏🏼💪🏼😚🇲🇽🇺🇸🎊🙏🏽

[@c3aloha]

MATTIS 2020!!!

[@spoton1159]

You 'forgot' to mention how President Trump FIRED him Jimmy.

[@mariamollenhauer7355]

He actually quit because the morales of the previous administration were against his own and he stepped down before he was "fired".

[@1people1country63]

SO proud to have leaders like this man! USN Chief (Ret.)

[@basedlando2171]

Thank you general Mattie your have pulled me from the dark you sir are the greatest general in my life time

[@samonellauniversity1182]

“...A very feared organization in this world, as it should be.” The best line out of so many great lines.

[@DavidGalich77]

Thank you for service to this great country. Sempre FI

[@sschevy8558]

I hear Chuck Norris gives him his lunch money.

[@grumpyoldbuildermcnailbend2422]

lol

[@watch3r1]

LEGIT.

[@aaronaustin225]

beaudaxx bear LMAO

[@Sixstringman]

Voluntarily, of course.

[@longranger5226]

beaudaxx bear Now THAT was good!😂

[@johnmurph6221]

A great man. Thanks for all you have done and will continue to do for our great nation, General Mattis.

[@dinkh5517]

Thank you sir not only for the service you have given to the United States of America but also the service you have given the American people and for the leadership you provided to your marines and the ones all over the globe that heard you

[@Dabear88]

Congratulations on your new role, General! Thank you for the good notes.

[@jimmyjon6349]

wow, no script. this is the man

[@tylerlape4169]

Mad Dog Mattis will go down in history as one of the Greatest Marines to have ever graced us with his presence.

[@abbiss89]

The Norwegian Sergeant Major of the Army told us to take notes :)

[@crowttubebot3075]

"Where do you guys get these names?" asks "Mad Dog". Semper Fi, General, and you will make a truly great SecDef.

[@elycebishop1914]

America’s badass grandpa. He’s cerebral, genuine, and terrifying. Semper Fi

[@1974heathinn]

This man should be running for President.

[@direbearcoat7551]

He was my Battalion Commander when I was in 1st Battalion 7th Marines, way back in the First Golf War! I love him. He and I got into a small debate about my M-16 rifle. I used electrician's tape to keep sand out of it. He said the electrician's tape would keep my weapon from operating effectively. I disagreed with him, saying that the electrician's tape would would keep the sand from getting into my rifle. In my view, sand would stop my M-16 from operating. We agreed to disagree. But damn! His leadership in the battlefield led our battalion to crush the Iraqi Army forces like they were paper mache!!

[@blandharp9795]

My dad was in Kuwait then and as soon as he heard rumors he deserted and came back to Kurdistan He always tells me how they fucked up their army tho

[@ihdieselman]

I learned in boot camp. Weapon, gear, body. The morning after the worst sand storm I ever endured sleeping on the dirt I cleaned my rifle like my life depended on it while others ate chow. Later that day their rifles jammed while mine never did the entire time I was in the Marines.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

The first golf war?

[@21335186z]

Yeah it was his leadership and not the fact you had cruise missiles, Abrams tanks, F-16's and A-10's against some T-72's and dudes with flip flops and AK-47's.

[@gilberttrevino8944]

ERRRR Brother - 1/7 88--92...

[@cherylterry2979]

Gen. MatTIS Sir you were the best Marine I have ever sat down and listen to your speech. From one Marine to another HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[@nickhang1630]

I would go to hell and back for this man.

[@jacksonarnecke7776]

some men have

[@jacksonarnecke7776]

Erica Harris that's obviously a fake page mad dog probably doesn't have a Facebook nor does he want to

[@cindytucker3065]

Ed Kelly Mattis stood eye to eye with Satan. Satan blinked. 😉

[@amandawhisnant622]

Ed Kelly thank you for your service

[@billydee4272]

South Side Chicago?

[@Dabear88]

I've watched this a dozen times. I'll likely watch it a hundred more. Thank you for the great wisdom, Gen. Mattis!

[@christianruth854]

I love General Mattis, I'm not a fellow Marine but I am a soldier in Spec Ops from the US Army. Much love and respect, Sir. Always and forever. Salute to you, Sir.

[@christianruth854]

@James Hama It's another day in paradise brother.

[@christianruth854]

I retired almost two months ago, but thank you for your concern!

[@christianruth854]

If there's anything you'd like to ask me, you can do it here. My response wouldn't differ, be it public or private.

[@christianruth854]

My kids. Do I know you??

[@christianruth854]

How do you know that I have kids?

[@opposecensorship5730]

My favourite line "You are not there to go threw a mid-life criss...you are there to give your enemies a midlife crisis". Mental toughness.

[@jeremyc2445]

America is truly going to be great again!

[@oldcop18]

I served in Nam as a Navy Corpsman w/the Marines and the lessons learned there have guided me throughout my life.

[@foxracermach5]

love you mad dog!! run for the POTUS in 2020!!!!!

[@livecatgrenades]

MuayThai Travler you misspelled 2024

[@LStevenGoldblatt]

Wonderful reminder of leadership lessons from a great statesman and even better person. I will try to remember every day!

[@Einmalig001]

I am all Army through and through, but the words and actions of General James Mattis (Ret.) is undeniable examples of what Leadership is supposed to be like.

[@tatemyfishbait6142]

This guy is amazing

[@matthewd1135]

Thank you Sir, for this video. It is 2019 and you are still motivating us.

[@spoton1159]

FYI, President Trump fired Jimbo.

[@bishoprichardson3412]

It’s 2022 pimp I’m still Moto asf

[@brendabernstein286]

It's 2022 and he is still admired. Even by those not in the military.

[@ChosenOne-jk6go]

Just listening to him speak there is no wonder how he made it so far in the Corps… Thank you General Mattis for your service and leadership!!

[@sedalia9356]

You are a simple tool

[@billyminter3582]

He is the second coming of Chesty, without a doubt.

[@georgewashington6877]

Damn right

[@wallaroo1295]

Mad Dog Mattis 2020! (Wish we could have his leadership now!)

[@Jasonlords]

Eric Walla Secretary of Defense is a great start!

[@ericwalla2780]

Right?! I couldn't believe it when I saw it on the news!

[@gilbertlara1547]

Thank you for the good call of speech ,thank you

[@jamesfleming5849]

He is a special kind of human.By far more good than bad.Harmless to us but a handful to anyone else.He comes from a different planet.A different society.But a society that we can't exist without.

[@matthewc2042]

Mattis for President. No one would stand a chance against him.

[@wettexan]

Gen Mattis is a Marine, aka far too smart to get into politics.

[@URangryX]

Proud to have served under you, Sir. You exemplify all of our Marine Corps Values. Carry on well and enjoy your retirement, Sir!!

[@madeleine7]

General Mattis is the kind of man that the Klepto Klintons and the ophuckers despise and the American people love! Thank you, Sir, for your service. God bless.

[@josephvu9913]

madeleine7 Everyone loves Mattis. Bernie Sanders even...

[@sarethvoun5859]

GOD BLESS YOU GENERAL J M AND GOD BLESS THE MARINES

[@debrasagan9794]

I love General Mattis. I respect him beyond words and love his ability to be humane, compassionate where it's deserved, confident and REAL.... He gave his life to the Corp. But listening to this makes me understand even more. He has the utmost level of morals and integrity. He doesn't comprehend or even have the words "giving up" in his vocabulary. There's so much more and I could go on forever. Not to mention he's funny as hell!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤❤❤

[@MrJoeAmerica]

I love this guy, I'm going to be sleeping sound at night with this man in charge.

[@joshr168]

Hope he becomes our Secretary of Defense. I'd follow this man into hell!

[@viewfromtheroad2656]

Amen.

[@Lolux1701]

just confirmed.

[@myotherusername9224]

Merry Christmas early, 01 DEC 2016 MATTIS for SECDEF ! WINNING BIGLY !

[@superloose57d56]

And much more hotter.

[@tip-topholiday6833]

SuperLoose 5

[@koraanderson7765]

My son spent 13 years in the Marine Corps and general Mathis was the leader of the first battalion 3 seven and they were first in Iraq in 03 and my son served under him an 03 and 04 thank you Jim Mattis Semper Fi

[@ALBSPatino]

Wise and honest man from what I can tell!

[@Mikek88]

I respect the hell out of General Neller and our last few commandants as well, however this man should've been Commandant at some point. It's a shame the Obama admin didn't favor Gen Mattis.

[@Getting2Shredded]

Agreed, but he was able to do some amazing work at CENTCOM and him being there also probably saved lives and killed more enemy. The man is a warrior, and despite the honor of being Commandant, I also think being in DC wouldn't have made him happy. I seriously hope he gets considered for Secretary of Defense in whatever administration gets in.

[@Mikek88]

Chris Albert's Warrior Soul You are definitely right about that my friend.

[@supernaturalswampaids8083]

Trump gave him the job!

[@bodo2148]

Player Name Trump gave him SecDef, not CmC

[@rickjames9522]

@phxxr650r Obamas afraid of any real men lol.

[@amvet_gwot1969]

Mr. Mattis is a true American patriot. Very few will be capable of understanding the magnitude of this man’s sacrifice for his country and Marines. God bless the American people and the Constitution.

[@ghostbear200123]

SEMPER FI‼️🍻