James N. Mattis

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"The F-35 program and cost is out of control," President-elect Donald Trump tweeted on Dec. 12. "Billions of dollars can and will be saved on military (and other) purchases after January 20th." (Associated Press)

Donald Trump blasts Boeing, Lockheed Martin for overpriced weapons

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

Maj. Gen Jim Mattis tells media at the camp of CSSG 11 ( Combat Service Support Group ) near Baghdad that the 1st Marine Division crossed into Baghdad over blown bridges over the Diyala River after 8th ESB spanned the damaged sections with bridging equipment in Baghdad, Iraq Tuesday, April 8, 2003. ( J.M. Eddins Jr. / The Washington Times )

NORTH: No greater friend

By Oliver North - The Washington Times

Marine Gen. James N. Mattis (left), commander of U.S. Central Command, and Adm. William H. McRaven (right), commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, arrive on Capital Hill in Washington on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, to testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee on a review of the defense authorization request for fiscal 2014 and future years. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Marine Gen. James Mattis: Iran is No. 1 threat in Middle East

By Kristina Wong - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta (center right) walks across the apron with Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III (center left), commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, after arriving in Baghdad on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. Mr. Panetta was participating in ceremonies marking the end of the U.S. military mission in Iraq. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, Pool)

Army gets geographical command, at last

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

U.S. commanders: No plan to cede Afghan war to CIA

By Kimberly Dozier - Associated Press

Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis arrives at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base in San Diego County, Calif. (Associated Press/File)

Mattis named to take over at U.S. Central Command

By Anne Gearan and Anne Flaherty - Associated Press