Mattis Visits Indonesia, Vietnam, Hawaii

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January 2018

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis traveled to Indonesia and Vietnam to meet with leaders to discuss security challenges and shared interests. He concluded his trip with a visit to Hawaii, where he met with the commander of U.S. Pacific Command.

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shake hands with his South Korean counterpart in front of a wall of flags.

Defense Conference - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and South Korean Defense Minister Song Young-moo shake hands during a news conference at U.S. Pacific Command Headquarters, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with the U.S. Pacific Command commander in a building lobby.

Pacom Arrival - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Command, upon arriving at Pacom headquarters at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis is greeted on a runway.

Hawaiian Arrival - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis is greeted by U.S. Pacific Commander Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. after arriving at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 25, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks along the tarmac after arriving in Hawaii.

Hawaii Arrival - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks with Adm. Harry Harris, the commander of U.S. Pacific Command, after arriving in Hawaii, Jan. 25, 2018.

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc in Vietnam.

Prime Minister Meeting - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc during a visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 25, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with the Communist Party General Secretary.

Secretary Handshake - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with Communist Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng during a visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 25, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks during a meeting with Vietnamese defense leaders in Vietnam.

Defense Meeting - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with Vietnamese Defense Minister Ngo Xuan Lich during a visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 25, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

U.S. and Vietnamese defense leaders walk together in Vietnam.

Reviewing Troops - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks beside Vietnamese Defense Minister Ngo Xuan Lich as they review troops during a visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 25, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

U.S. and Vietnamese defense leaders honor troops in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Honoring Troops - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Vietnamese Defense Minister Ngo Xuan Lich honor troops in Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 25, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis tours the Trấn Quốc Pagoda in Vietnam.

Vietnam Visit - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis tours the Trấn Quốc Pagoda during a visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 25, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Pagoda Tour - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis tours the Trấn Quốc Pagoda during a visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 25, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks with Marines in Vietnam.

Meeting Marines - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks with Marines at the U.S. Embassy during a visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 25, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Embassy Visit - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis visits the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 25, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with U.S officials after getting off a plane.

Vietnam Arrival - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Dan J. Kritenbrink upon arriving in Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 24, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Handshake - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with Indonesian Defense Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto during a visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 24, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Rendering Honors - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis stands beside Indonesian Defense Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto during a visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 24, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis sits across the table form the Indonesian president.

Mattis Meeting - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with Indonesian President Joko Widodo during a visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 23, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with the Indonesian president.

Leaders Meet - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with Indonesian President Joko Widodo during a visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 23, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with the Indonesian defense minister during a pass and review.

Mattis Visit - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu during a visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 23, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis sits at a table with a group of people.

Mattis Meeting - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu during a visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 23, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with a group of people.

Secretary Visit - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with the Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu during a visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 23, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with the Indonesian defense minister in front of the media.

Media Meeting - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu during a visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 23, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks with three Marines.

Marine Visit - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks with Marines at the U.S. Embassy during a visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 22, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with Indonesia's foreign minister, followed by a group of people.

Minister Meeting - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi during a visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 22, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis sits on a plane speaking to people with recorders.

Press Gaggle - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks to reporters during a flight to Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 21, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith | Flickr Album

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Mattis, South Korean Defense Minister Meet in Hawaii

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ABOUT THE SECRETARY

James N. Mattis became the 26th defense secretary Jan. 20, 2017. During more than four decades in uniform, he commanded Marines at all levels, including in combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. As a joint force commander, he commanded U.S. Joint Forces Command, NATO's Supreme Allied Command for Transformation and U.S. Central Command.