James Mattis was commissioned in the Marine Corps after graduating from Central Washington State University in 1972. After achieving 4-Star rank, on January 20, 2017, President Donald Trump appointed him to become the 26th Secretary of Defense.
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Awards Received
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James N. Mattis, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to General James N. Mattis, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Mattis reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General James N. Mattis, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Mattis reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James N. Mattis, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.