Leadership Lessons from Gen. James Mattis (Ret.)

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  • General James Mattis (Ret.) served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 to 2013. During this time he was the 11th Commander of United States Central Command. We sat down with him and asked him your questions.
    0:08 - What is the toughest decision you had to make while in the Marine Corps and did you ever regret your decision?
    2:25 - How did you stay motivated throughout your Marine Corps career?
    3:27 - How do you keep improving as a leader to meet the demand of each role in your career?
    5:53 - There was a cold night in Afghanistan when you were walking the perimeter by yourself, greeting a bunch of young Marines. What were you thinking about?
    7:16 - What is the one leadership lesson that you learned as a General grade officer that you wish you had known your whole career?
    10:18 - What leadership books do you recommend?
    11:55 - What did you look for in your NCO's and how should the relationship between an NCO and an officer compliment each other?
    13:58 - What in your opinion is the most important leadership trait and why?
    15:33 - What is the kill-casualty radius of the knife-hand?
    (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Tony Nardiello and Lance Cpl. Dana Beesley)

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  • @thawndoo
    @thawndoo Před 4 lety +1231

    "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
      @justinziegler4194 Před 4 lety +5

      thawndoo ooh rah semper fi

    • @TacticalRick507
      @TacticalRick507 Před 4 lety +2

      Crayola snacks and Taliban gummy bears

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    • @spoton1159
      @spoton1159 Před 3 lety +4

      Jimbo had a crisis after President Trump fired him.

    • @xyzdna5288
      @xyzdna5288 Před 3 lety +1

      HOOAH

  • @CJW0056
    @CJW0056 Před 7 lety +574

    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
      @joeldumond2597 Před 5 lety +1

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

    • @thunderpoole100
      @thunderpoole100 Před 4 lety +10

      Or an end-of-life crisis

    • @PvtCjhalo
      @PvtCjhalo Před 4 lety +4

      Semper fi

    • @littlenapoleon1321
      @littlenapoleon1321 Před 4 lety +2

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

    • @ldqa2737
      @ldqa2737 Před 2 lety

      And yet here we are, enemy in the gates.

  • @sirjoshuafaw
    @sirjoshuafaw Před 2 lety +293

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

    • @Mike_416
      @Mike_416 Před rokem +4

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

  • @Rude_Boi
    @Rude_Boi Před 3 lety +335

    He looks like he stayed awake his whole life.

    • @srakkar3911
      @srakkar3911 Před 3 lety +23

      Thats cause he has been kickin iraqi ass

    • @sgtrock2821
      @sgtrock2821 Před 3 lety +8

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

    • @srakkar3911
      @srakkar3911 Před 3 lety +14

      @@sgtrock2821 welcome to rank structure?

    • @redbrickbandit
      @redbrickbandit Před 3 lety +31

      @@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
      @tonycrescenzo2818 Před 3 lety +15

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

  • @garyhughes4819
    @garyhughes4819 Před 5 lety +1164

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

    • @jaybestnz
      @jaybestnz Před 4 lety +78

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

    • @billybobjohnadamjoe
      @billybobjohnadamjoe Před 4 lety +17

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

    • @garyhughes4819
      @garyhughes4819 Před 4 lety +13

      @Troll Ov Metal WHAT!!!???

    • @garyhughes4819
      @garyhughes4819 Před 4 lety +73

      @@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
      @garyhughes4819 Před 4 lety +13

      @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.

  • @tomoconnor58
    @tomoconnor58 Před 7 lety +226

    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

  • @brettmcpherson-smith8256
    @brettmcpherson-smith8256 Před 3 lety +457

    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
      @WestonHettinger Před 3 lety +26

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

    • @brettmcpherson-smith8256
      @brettmcpherson-smith8256 Před 3 lety +16

      @@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
      @AShroudOfTruth Před 2 lety +2

      What a joke!

    • @petekdemircioglu
      @petekdemircioglu Před rokem +1

      Appearences can be deceiving.

    • @justdone1251
      @justdone1251 Před rokem +1

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

  • @williamgageglass5799
    @williamgageglass5799 Před rokem +74

    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
      @brendabernstein286 Před rokem +2

      Truth

    • @f_USAF-Lt.G
      @f_USAF-Lt.G Před 6 měsíci

      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)

  • @nationalist818
    @nationalist818 Před 7 lety +511

    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
      @GWulf47 Před 7 lety +44

      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
      @mercurypoizund404 Před 7 lety

      George Walden lol

    • @cchainsaw7930
      @cchainsaw7930 Před 7 lety +1

      nationalist818 i call BS

    • @ChimiChanga1337
      @ChimiChanga1337 Před 7 lety

      STFU and fall in line, son.

    • @cchainsaw7930
      @cchainsaw7930 Před 7 lety +3

      krishiitm ? he is no vet. i am defending Mattis

  • @recondocb
    @recondocb Před 7 lety +375

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

    • @youkouncoun6533
      @youkouncoun6533 Před 5 lety +1

      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
      @crewchmelar9441 Před 4 lety +5

      youkouncoun did you really just say army?

    • @commodoresixfour7478
      @commodoresixfour7478 Před 4 lety

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

    • @Wylie777
      @Wylie777 Před 4 lety +1

      @@crewchmelar9441 he also said "Mathis"

  • @MrLakin11
    @MrLakin11 Před 3 lety +77

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

  • @randomperson1815
    @randomperson1815 Před 4 lety +430

    Saint Mattis of Quantico
    Patron Saint of Chaos

    • @TKOverkill148
      @TKOverkill148 Před 4 lety +16

      The Warrior Monk!

    • @osolloesteban5345
      @osolloesteban5345 Před 4 lety +4

      Random Person 👏🏼💪🏼😚🇲🇽🇺🇸🎊🙏🏽

    • @c3aloha
      @c3aloha Před 4 lety +1

      MATTIS 2020!!!

    • @spoton1159
      @spoton1159 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @mariamollenhauer7355
      @mariamollenhauer7355 Před 3 lety +7

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

  • @warrenmcd1
    @warrenmcd1 Před 7 lety +464

    America's next Secretary of Defense

    • @graememurphy5704
      @graememurphy5704 Před 7 lety +4

      Warren McDaniel hooooya!!!

    • @chase_h.01
      @chase_h.01 Před 7 lety +24

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

    • @JM23007
      @JM23007 Před 7 lety +2

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

    • @musiclover6133
      @musiclover6133 Před 7 lety +61

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

    • @ColonelBragg
      @ColonelBragg Před 7 lety

      Patton i wish he was around now

  • @soundsofwar7428
    @soundsofwar7428 Před 7 lety +70

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

  • @tylerlape4169
    @tylerlape4169 Před 3 lety +20

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

  • @johnnyparker9928
    @johnnyparker9928 Před 4 lety +20

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

  • @Okey-McDokey
    @Okey-McDokey Před 7 lety +175

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

    • @nicholsjt
      @nicholsjt Před 7 lety +43

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

    • @robertb1742
      @robertb1742 Před 6 lety +8

      Ben Sykes thank you for your service. God bless.

    • @yabuddycarmine1592
      @yabuddycarmine1592 Před 6 lety +7

      Ben Sykes
      Thank you for your service.

  • @rorymcvey934
    @rorymcvey934 Před 7 lety +1113

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

  • @jcrewjim
    @jcrewjim Před 4 lety +18

    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.

  • @JRF1366
    @JRF1366 Před 4 lety +17

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

  • @sschevy8558
    @sschevy8558 Před 7 lety +2344

    I hear Chuck Norris gives him his lunch money.

  • @flipplas943
    @flipplas943 Před 7 lety +179

    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
      @mitchellmitchell6938 Před 5 lety +1

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

    • @DinamoDeet101
      @DinamoDeet101 Před 5 lety +3

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

    • @galahadthegreen5696
      @galahadthegreen5696 Před 5 lety +1

      Oof... watching this in 2019...

    • @peterbenson2185
      @peterbenson2185 Před 5 lety +1

      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
      @Papichuloserio916 Před 4 lety

      Flip Plas 1775!!!!!!!!

  • @hectortellez7776
    @hectortellez7776 Před 3 lety +36

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

  • @alexanderleahy2097
    @alexanderleahy2097 Před 2 lety +8

    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.

  • @MichaelF144
    @MichaelF144 Před 7 lety +23

    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.

  • @McMorty10
    @McMorty10 Před 7 lety +373

    This Legend needs to be president.

    • @SulCoCrazy
      @SulCoCrazy Před 6 lety +7

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

    • @TheApana
      @TheApana Před 6 lety +3

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

    • @based_seattle
      @based_seattle Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @ChrisWilson-cg2zx
      @ChrisWilson-cg2zx Před 5 lety +3

      Mad Dog 20/20

    • @infantrymanejb358
      @infantrymanejb358 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @elycebishop1914
    @elycebishop1914 Před 4 lety +11

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

  • @rpd3327
    @rpd3327 Před 4 lety +232

    You know you’re a good general when your nickname is mad dog and your call sign is “chaos”

    • @howardtreesong4860
      @howardtreesong4860 Před 4 lety +17

      Chaos being an acronym for 'Colonel Has Another Outstanding Suggestion'. The fact that Marines speak so highly of him tells you everything you need to know of General Mattis as a leader. The idea that Donald Trump would be his 'superior' doesn't pass the laugh test. Donald Trump couldn't last sixty seconds working for General Mattis.

    • @spoton1159
      @spoton1159 Před 3 lety +3

      Lol!! Yeah, sure. That must be why President Trump fired Jimbo.

    • @bohowland5493
      @bohowland5493 Před 3 lety +3

      Hes a POS

    • @sipzter
      @sipzter Před 3 lety +1

      @@bohowland5493 Who?

    • @MrBinnie824
      @MrBinnie824 Před 3 lety +3

      @@spoton1159 that's a complement. Trump no likey competent people cuz he wants to be surrounded by dipsh*ts like himself.

  • @OsOQRT
    @OsOQRT Před 7 lety +70

    Mattis for President!!!

    • @youkouncoun6533
      @youkouncoun6533 Před 5 lety +1

      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

  • @billyminter3582
    @billyminter3582 Před 7 lety +159

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

  • @terryjames2859
    @terryjames2859 Před 4 lety +2

    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

  • @cortbengtson4149
    @cortbengtson4149 Před 4 lety +17

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

  • @wallsofmine
    @wallsofmine Před 7 lety +230

    I petition for Mattis to run for president

    • @Kimstatus
      @Kimstatus Před 7 lety

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

    • @liza.1888
      @liza.1888 Před 5 lety

      I second!

    • @youkouncoun6533
      @youkouncoun6533 Před 5 lety +1

      He deserves it

    • @youkouncoun6533
      @youkouncoun6533 Před 5 lety +1

      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
      @youkouncoun6533 Před 5 lety

      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

  • @richardw2566
    @richardw2566 Před 6 lety +353

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

    • @jimgregory6185
      @jimgregory6185 Před 4 lety +2

      Ohhrah!

    • @gilberttrevino8944
      @gilberttrevino8944 Před 4 lety +2

      Errr Brother 1/7 88-92

    • @92coupelx
      @92coupelx Před 4 lety +5

      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
      @airportbumdad Před 4 lety +1

      @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
      @alex-cj9mb Před 4 lety +1

      @@airportbumdad shut up opie

  • @debrasagan9794
    @debrasagan9794 Před 4 lety +4

    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.

  • @40datboysha
    @40datboysha Před 2 lety +8

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

  • @nickhang1630
    @nickhang1630 Před 7 lety +384

    I would go to hell and back for this man.

  • @mayheamk
    @mayheamk Před 7 lety +21

    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.

  • @matthewd1135
    @matthewd1135 Před 4 lety +129

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

  • @Sanchez981
    @Sanchez981 Před 4 lety +89

    "In the Marines, you're paid to give the enemy a mid-life crisis". - Mad Dog Mattis

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      @emmanuelponce9151 Před 3 lety

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    • @spoton1159
      @spoton1159 Před 3 lety

      Did Jimbo say that before or after President Trump fired him? Lol!!

  • @matthewc2042
    @matthewc2042 Před 7 lety +21

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

    • @wettexan
      @wettexan Před 14 dny

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

  • @sidewinderIII
    @sidewinderIII Před 7 lety +40

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

    • @RMS_Gigantic
      @RMS_Gigantic Před 7 lety +6

      Will Secretary of Defense suffice as a stopgap?

  • @Steve-dg3md
    @Steve-dg3md Před 2 lety +7

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

  • @buddhastaxi666
    @buddhastaxi666 Před 3 lety +6

    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
      @christopherfisher6293 Před 2 lety

      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!!!

  • @codediporpal
    @codediporpal Před 7 lety +47

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

  • @arighnam
    @arighnam Před 6 lety +98

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

  • @cleopatraregina4098
    @cleopatraregina4098 Před 3 lety +1

    Generalul James N. Mattis, este un lider care are personalitate completă poate ocupa orice funcție în stat.

  • @user-zj3cu4wn6j
    @user-zj3cu4wn6j Před měsícem

    No other name can beat General James “ Mad Dog” Mattis. Sir. SEMPER FIDELIS GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸 THE MARINE CORPS AND THE WORLD WE MARINES STAND AND PROTECT THE WORLD IS WHAT IT IS BECAUSE OF THE MARINES COVERING EVERY INTERLOCKING SECTORS.

  • @patrick1580
    @patrick1580 Před 7 lety +92

    He is the definition of a badass

  • @sanfranciscobay
    @sanfranciscobay Před 7 lety +14

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

  • @gruntsjh
    @gruntsjh Před rokem +1

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

  • @dinkh5517
    @dinkh5517 Před 3 lety +4

    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

  • @gvaldesuso
    @gvaldesuso Před 7 lety +56

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

    • @youkouncoun6533
      @youkouncoun6533 Před 5 lety +3

      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

  • @direbearcoat7551
    @direbearcoat7551 Před 6 lety +376

    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
      @blandharp9795 Před 4 lety +18

      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
      @ihdieselman Před 4 lety +32

      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
      @reallyhappenings5597 Před 4 lety +13

      The first golf war?

    • @21335186z
      @21335186z Před 4 lety +9

      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
      @gilberttrevino8944 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @jamesfleming5849
    @jamesfleming5849 Před 4 lety +3

    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.

  • @DavidGalich77
    @DavidGalich77 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for service to this great country. Sempre FI

  • @abbiss89
    @abbiss89 Před 7 lety +28

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

  • @joshr168
    @joshr168 Před 7 lety +204

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

  • @koraanderson7765
    @koraanderson7765 Před 3 lety +1

    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

  • @youkouncoun6533
    @youkouncoun6533 Před 3 lety +1

    Gl Mattis remains the number One, the most aknowledged High ranking Officer, retired now
    he is thursty of knowledge, keeps reading books
    has a library that counts more than 7OOO books!

  • @AnthonysOutdoors
    @AnthonysOutdoors Před 7 lety +17

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

  • @TrjnMgnms10
    @TrjnMgnms10 Před 7 lety +22

    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
      @garyhughes4819 Před 4 lety

      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
      @wreality4712 Před 2 lety

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

    • @Coinz8
      @Coinz8 Před rokem

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

  • @cherylterry2979
    @cherylterry2979 Před 3 lety +1

    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

  • @DesmoProfundis
    @DesmoProfundis Před 3 lety +2

    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.

  • @6988kid
    @6988kid Před 7 lety +31

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

  • @foxracermach5
    @foxracermach5 Před 7 lety +78

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

  • @tomh5753
    @tomh5753 Před 4 lety +2

    He truly is the Meryl Streep of generals.
    An amazing human with outstanding leadership skills and a LMAO speech that will go down in history.

  • @jerryfarrell1218
    @jerryfarrell1218 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @aavmarine1833
    @aavmarine1833 Před 7 lety +15

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

    • @sinceremilkoftheword9754
      @sinceremilkoftheword9754 Před 7 lety +5

      He's the Secretary of defense now!

    • @aavmarine1833
      @aavmarine1833 Před 7 lety +1

      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
      @amylynn5778 Před 7 lety

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

    • @printman90606
      @printman90606 Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @CplDabu909
    @CplDabu909 Před 7 lety +38

    Mattis: "do 21 pullups, cut down that run to 18 mins."
    LCpl: "What about sit ups?"
    Mattis: ......

    • @ZaYaB0ii225
      @ZaYaB0ii225 Před 7 lety +14

      CplDabu909 if you don't get 100 you don't have any friends in the Marine Corps

    • @Recon_Morty
      @Recon_Morty Před 7 lety

      Cheech Marin, you're right. Pit love isn't just for the range.

    • @CplDabu909
      @CplDabu909 Před 7 lety +2

      Cheech Marin I was on duty the only time I got 99 lol

    • @OEFvet0311
      @OEFvet0311 Před 6 lety +4

      If you didn't get 100, your counter was a blue falcon.

    • @IBanishUndead
      @IBanishUndead Před 3 lety

      Pull ups and running is harder lmao

  • @kevinalbrecht8089
    @kevinalbrecht8089 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @MapleSyrupPoet
    @MapleSyrupPoet Před 2 lety +1

    Stay on top, "spiritually, mentally, & physically" 🙏🧠💪

  • @janettrim7587
    @janettrim7587 Před 6 lety +13

    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
      @marinputilin449 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @boofhead6338
    @boofhead6338 Před 7 lety +34

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

  • @davekelders283
    @davekelders283 Před 4 lety +20

    Mad dog Mattis! By standard a kickass us marine general!

  • @1people1country63
    @1people1country63 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @1974heathinn
    @1974heathinn Před 7 lety +9

    This man should be running for President.

  • @ciscorock
    @ciscorock Před 7 lety +19

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

  • @johnduffy6546
    @johnduffy6546 Před rokem

    General Mattis, first of all thank you for your service. You are an inspiration for our country. Secondly, PLEASE RUN FOR PRESIDENT!... The world needs you

  • @amvet_gwot1969
    @amvet_gwot1969 Před rokem

    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.

  • @BrightResultsMedia
    @BrightResultsMedia Před 7 lety +10

    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.

  • @crowttubebot3075
    @crowttubebot3075 Před 7 lety +16

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

  • @julieenslow5915
    @julieenslow5915 Před 3 lety +2

    That last answer. The man is actually humble. Having been where he's been - it's his own troops that keep him humble. Love it.

    • @generaljosephm.martin7379
      @generaljosephm.martin7379 Před 2 lety

      Thanks for your love and support towards me I really appreciate. I will like you to send me a massage via my private email: genjosephmmartin7@gmail.com

    • @julieenslow5915
      @julieenslow5915 Před 2 lety

      @@generaljosephm.martin7379
      If you are indeed General Joseph M. Martin - the man seen in this video - then I would be honored to correspond with you. I have reason to NOT believe that to be the truth though, as I have had similar requests by celebrities that proved to be spam. If there were a Marine website that would not allow anyone to misuse your name, that a civilian can enter (by invitation) to meet you there, so we could then correspond? If you know of such a site?

  • @gilbertlara1547
    @gilbertlara1547 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for the good call of speech ,thank you

  • @Mikek88
    @Mikek88 Před 7 lety +67

    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
      @Getting2Shredded Před 7 lety +16

      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
      @Mikek88 Před 7 lety +1

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

    • @supernaturalswampaids8083
      @supernaturalswampaids8083 Před 7 lety +7

      Trump gave him the job!

    • @bodo2148
      @bodo2148 Před 6 lety +1

      Player Name Trump gave him SecDef, not CmC

    • @rickjames9522
      @rickjames9522 Před 5 lety +1

      @phxxr650r Obamas afraid of any real men lol.

  • @stevebatton8203
    @stevebatton8203 Před 7 lety +9

    Why Is This Man Not Running For President? America Needs This Man.
    Can We Draft Him For President? President James "Mad Dog" Mattis. Has A Ring To It. Is He Too Smart?

  • @debrasagan9794
    @debrasagan9794 Před 4 lety

    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!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤❤❤

  • @URangryX
    @URangryX Před 2 lety

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

  • @CP025129
    @CP025129 Před 7 lety +47

    Mattis 2020!! Face it, we're too late for this year...

  • @kizunadragon9
    @kizunadragon9 Před 7 lety +3

    “It is essential to understand that battles are primarily won in the hearts of men. Men respond to leadership in a most remarkable way and once you have won his heart, he will follow you anywhere.” - Vince Lombardi
    You have won the hearts of your men Mr. Secretary, we will follow you anywhere.

  • @cleopatraregina4098
    @cleopatraregina4098 Před 3 lety +2

    Gen.Mattis for president 2020.

  • @collinmoses3328
    @collinmoses3328 Před rokem

    Thank you General James Mattis 🙏.

  • @JoseChung21
    @JoseChung21 Před 7 lety +10

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

  • @bigsteve6200
    @bigsteve6200 Před 7 lety +11

    God bless you General Mattis !. Semper Fi

  • @raymondjoseph7177
    @raymondjoseph7177 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I'm retired Army, 20 years. Never in my time did I see morale so high as when this great American was SECDEF.

  • @deanschulze3129
    @deanschulze3129 Před 2 lety

    "Where do you guys come up with these names?"
    I love the way Secretary Mattis relates to the questioners. He comes through as very authentic and someone you'd like to have with you in a fire fight.
    General Mattis started his career about the same time I was in the Corps. The post-Vietnam era was not a good time to be in the military. Thanks God he found something worth staying in the Corps for.

  • @morganmmontz
    @morganmmontz Před 7 lety +348

    SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOLKS

  • @tatemyfishbait6142
    @tatemyfishbait6142 Před 7 lety +22

    This guy is amazing

  • @grammasjewels7736
    @grammasjewels7736 Před rokem

    My dear, younger brother is a marine. He was in Desert Storm. I am very fortunate to have such a brave brother and kind soul in my life. Thank you all for your very important service to our country !
    God bless!!

  • @jk-76
    @jk-76 Před 4 lety +12

    A true gentleman, and Officer. I line my words up this way to express how, as a retired US Army NCO, a gentleman ensures everyone around them are at ease. I learned from a number of Officers from 2lt to General the importance of keeping yourself composed. A trait not held in high regard among NCOs across the Services. Now, not every officer is worth the butter on the bar but I had the fortune of speaking with Officers like General Mattis on a fairly regular basis. I couldn't wait to hear their perspective because no matter how bad ass we were or how senior we considered ourselves, some dipshit junior officer was going to inject an avenue of consideration that wasn't conducive to the commander's philosophy. Which meant, my senior NCO was going to ask me why my officer isn't doing officer things. I listened to the way they got their point across and picked through the hundreds of hours of bluster and learned how to interact with my Officers.
    My hat is off General, yours isn't an uncommon leadership method. I encountered your level of thinking and maturity plenty of times over my career. It is however surprisingly calming to hear one of our senior leaders speak about the realities of military leadership.