Mattis Visits Italy, Belgium, Germany

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February 2018

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis traveled to Europe to reaffirm key partnerships and alliances. He met with defense leaders in Rome before traveling to Brussels for a NATO Defense Ministerial. Mattis wrapped up his trip in Germany, where he met with the leaders and troops from U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command and attended the 54th Munich Security Conference.

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks at a town hall in Germany.

Stuttgart Town Hall - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks to service members and civilians during a town hall at the headquarters of U.S. Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany, Feb. 16, 2018.

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks to military and civilian personnel in Germany.

Troop Talk - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks to military and civilian personnel during a town hall meeting at U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, Feb. 15, 2018. Army photo by Jason Johnston

Stuttgart Speech - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks to military and civilian personnel during a town hall meeting at U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, Feb. 15, 2018. Army photo by Jason Johnston

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis briefs reporters during a news conference in Brussels.

NATO News Conference - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis briefs reporters during a news conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Feb. 15, 2018. U.S. NATO photo | Flickr Album

Leader Handshake - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during meetings at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Feb. 15, 2018. NATO photo

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis sits across a long table from his Turkish counterpart.

Bilateral Discussion - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison meet with Turkish Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Feb. 14, 2018. U.S. NATO photo

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with NATO defense ministers in Brussels.

NATO Meeting - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with NATO defense ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Feb. 14, 2018. NATO photo | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with NATO leaders in Brussels.

NATO Discussion - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison, the U.S. Ambassador to NATO at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Feb. 14, 2018. NATO photo

Sideline Talk - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks with the Icelandic defense minister during NATO defense meetings at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Feb. 14, 2018. NATO photo | Flickr Link

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with NATO officials in Brussels.

NATO Meeting - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and other officials at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Feb. 14, 2018. NATO photo

Defense Discussion - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks with members of the Polish defense minister's delegation at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Feb. 14, 2018. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Clinton Carroll | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti on a red carpet past an honor guard.

Red Carpet Walk - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti in Rome, Feb. 12, 2018. The two leaders discussed the U.S.-Italian defense partnership and other topics of mutual interest during a meeting. U.S. Embassy Rome photo

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis sits at a long table with other officials across from his Italian counterpart.

Table Talk - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti in Rome, Feb. 12, 2018. U.S. Embassy Rome photo

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis talks with 12 Marines standing in a row in a red-wallpapered room.

Embassy Chat - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis talks with Marines at the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Feb. 12, 2018. U.S. Embassy Rome photo

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with the U.S. ambassador under an awning in Rome.

Walk and Talk - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with U.S. Ambassador to Italy Lewis M. Eisenberg in Rome, Feb. 12, 2018. U.S. Embassy Rome photo

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Mattis Speaks to Reporters at NATO Headquarters

Mattis ‘Heartened’ by NATO Nations’ Increased Defense Budgets

Global democracies are working together, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said to reporters traveling with him as he wrapped up a European trip to reaffirm key partnerships and alliances. Story

Mattis Meets in Munich With Georgian Leaders

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis met with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashili and Defense Minister Levan Izoria during the Munich Security Conference to discuss the U.S.-Georgia defense relationship and regional security issues. Story

Defense Secretary Meets With French Defense Minister in Munich

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis met with French Defense Minister Florence Parly during the Munich Security Conference. Story

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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.