Travels With Mattis - May 2018 - Mattis Visits Colorado

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May 2018

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis traveled to Colorado Springs, Colo., to deliver remarks at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Class of 2018 graduation ceremony. The secretary then traveled to Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., to attend the change-of-command ceremony for the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command.

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis provides remarks from behind a podium.

Secretary Remarks - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis provides remarks during the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command change-of-command ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 24, 2018. Photo courtesy U.S. Northern Command

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy.

Mattis Handshake - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis congratulates Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy after he took command of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command during a ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 24, 2018. Photo courtesy U.S. Northern Command

Passing the Flag - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis receives U.S. Northern Command's flag from Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson signifying her relinquishment of command during Northcom's change-of-command ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 24, 2018. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Laws

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with a graduating Air Force cadet.

Graduation Ceremony - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with a newly commissioned second lieutenant at the U.S. Air Force Academy's graduation ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 23, 2018. Mattis was the event's featured speaker. Air Force photo by Bill Evans

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado.

Mattis Arrival - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson, commander of U.S. Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command, as he arrives at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 22, 2018. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dennis Hoffman

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Mattis Presides at NORAD, Northcom Change of Command

Mattis Speaks at U.S. Air Force Academy Commencement

Secretary Presides at Change of Command for NORAD, Northcom

Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy succeeded Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson as commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command. Story

U.S. in ‘Wait and See’ Position After Iraq Election, Mattis Says

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Funding Process for DoD Strategy Driven, Mattis Says

The funding process for the U.S. military is back in a healthy place, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said in Colorado. The funding process for the U.S. military is back in a healthy place, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said yesterday in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 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.