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Taliban kill 17 captured Afghan soldiers
Mar 06, 2013 10:07 EST
Taliban militants killed 17 Afghan soldiers in the far northeast in one of the deadliest single attacks on government security forces in recent years, officials said Wednesday.
US warning to Iran: don't exploit reduced naval presence
Mar 05, 2013 16:36 EST
A top commander on Tuesday warned Iran not to test US resolve in the Gulf after Washington scaled back its naval presence in the area, saying no adversary should underestimate American military power in the region.
US general wants 13,600 troops to stay in Afghanistan
Mar 05, 2013 14:42 EST
The general overseeing US forces in Afghanistan told senators Tuesday that he recommended keeping 13,600 American troops in the country once NATO withdraws in 2014, even as White House officials have pushed for a smaller presence.
US general who led Iraq exit tapped for Centcom
Dec 06, 2012 17:12 EST
The US general who managed the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq has been nominated to lead US Central Command, which oversees forces in the Middle East and in Afghanistan, Pentagon chief Leon Panetta said Thursday.
Iraq PM calls for US to speed up arms transfers
Jul 15, 2012 11:24 EDT
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki called Sunday for the US to speed up the transfer of weapons to Iraq, which lacks the ability to defend its airspace or borders, six months after American troops withdrew.
US, Saudi defense chiefs focus on Syria crisis
Apr 11, 2012 17:00 EDT
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz held talks at the Pentagon on Wednesday that focused on the crisis in Syria, hours before a ceasefire deadline was due to expire.
US envoy in Pakistan for patch-up talks
Apr 04, 2012 09:18 EDT
A top US diplomat was in Pakistan for talks on Wednesday designed to help reset the troubled alliance but likely to be overshadowed by a US bounty on a Pakistani wanted over the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
US general holds talks with Tajikistan
Mar 31, 2012 16:31 EDT
General James Mattis, the head of US Central Command, on Saturday held talks with Takjik President Emomali Rakhmon as Washington seeks continued support for its military operation in next-door Afghanistan.
US drone strike 'kills 4 militants' in Pakistan
Mar 30, 2012 02:35 EDT
A US drone launched a missile attack on a militant compound in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region near the Afghan border early Friday, killing four insurgents, security officials said.
US drone strike 'kills 4 militants' in Pakistan
Mar 29, 2012 21:19 EDT
A US drone launched a missile attack on a militant compound in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region near the Afghan border early Friday, killing four insurgents, security officials said.
Pakistan backs open communication with US
Mar 29, 2012 12:15 EDT
Pakistan called Thursday for open dialogue with the United States even before parliament wraps up a protracted debate on repairing an anti-terror alliance that nearly ruptured over a series of crises.
US generals hold first Pakistan talks for months
Mar 28, 2012 14:19 EDT
Visiting US generals Wednesday held the first talks in months with Pakistan's top military leaders in a further sign that the troubled alliance between the two countries is getting back on track.
Iran, Qaeda exploit Yemen uncertainty: US envoy
Mar 28, 2012 10:45 EDT
The top US diplomat for the Middle East said Wednesday that Iran and Al-Qaeda are exploiting political uncertainty in Yemen and the region as a whole to expand their influence.
US generals to hold first Pakistan talks for months
Mar 28, 2012 09:32 EDT
Visiting US generals will Wednesday hold the first talks in months with Pakistan's army chief in a further sign that the troubled alliance between the two countries is getting back on track.
US sees perils of Israeli strike on Iran: NYT
Mar 20, 2012 11:12 EDT
A classified US war simulation held to assess potential fallout from an Israeli attack on Iran predicts it would spark a broader regional war involving the United States, The New York Times reported Tuesday.
US expects Pakistan to reopen border soon: general
Mar 06, 2012 18:12 EST
A top US general said Tuesday he plans to visit Pakistan in 10 days for talks that he hopes will reopen the border to supply convoys for NATO troops in Afghanistan.
Top UN powers discuss new Syria efforts as death toll rises
Mar 06, 2012 15:47 EST
The five major UN powers discussed on Tuesday new efforts to press for a halt to the violence in Syria, which US President Barack Obama called heartbreaking, as regime forces pounded rebel towns and the death toll rose.
Military options in Syria 'challenging': US general
Mar 06, 2012 14:01 EST
Possible military intervention against the regime in Syria would be "extremely challenging" given the country's advanced air defenses and the presence of Al-Qaeda extremists, a top US general said Tuesday.
Egypt will not be swayed by aid threat in NGO case: PM
Feb 08, 2012 09:14 EST
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt said on Wednesday it would not be swayed by threats to aid when probing NGOs over charges they received foreign cash without official approval, a case that has led Washington to warn that $1.3 billion a year of military aid may be at risk.
Senior US diplomat in Iraq amid political row
Jan 14, 2012 14:13 EST
US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns held talks with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Saturday at a time of a festering political standoff in Iraq, officials said.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| James N. Mattis | |
|---|---|
 General James N. Mattis, USMC | |
| Nickname | "Chaos" "Warrior Monk" "Mad Dog Mattis"[1] |
| Place of birth | Pullman, Washington |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1972 - present |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands held | U.S. Joint Forces Command Supreme Allied Commander Transformation I Marine Expeditionary Force U.S. Marine Forces Central Command Marine Corps Combat Development Command 1st Marine Division 7th Marine Regiment 1st Battalion, 7th Marines |
| Battles/wars | Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom *2001 invasion of Afghanistan Operation Iraqi Freedom *2003 invasion of Iraq *Operation Vigilant Resolve |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star with "V" |
