Travels with Mattis - May/June 2018 - Mattis Visits Hawaii, Singapore

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May 2018

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis traveled to Hawaii to speak at the change-of-command ceremony for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. He then attended the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where he delivered a speech on the challenges of Indo-Pacific security.

Three defense leaders pose for a photograph with their hands together.

Trilateral Handshake - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis, center, stands with Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera, left, and Australian Defense Minister Marise Payne during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, June 2, 2018. DoD photo by Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr. | Flickr Album

Leaders Meeting - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with South Korean Defense Minister Song Young-moo during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, June 2, 2018. DoD photo by Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr. | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with the South Korean defense minister.

South Korea Meeting - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis, right, meets with South Korean Defense Minister Song Young-moo during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, June 2, 2018. DoD photo by Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr. | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with South Korean Minister of Defense Song Young-moo.

Defense Discussion - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis, right, walks with South Korean Defense Minister Song Young-moo during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, June 2, 2018. DoD photo by Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr. | Flickr Album

Leaders Meeting - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, June 2, 2018. DoD photo by Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr. | Flickr Album

Mattis Remarks - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis delivers remarks during the opening session of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, June 2, 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Fulton

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with the Singaporean prime minister.

Singapore Meeting - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, June 1, 2018. DoD photo by Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr. | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with Vietnamese Defense Minister Ngo Xuan Lich in Singapore.

Leaders Meeting - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with Vietnamese Defense Minister Ngo Xuan Lich and members of his cabinet during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, June 1, 2018. DoD photo by Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr. | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. on stage.

Secretary Congratulations - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. at the change-of-command ceremony for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 30, 2018. DoD photo by Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr. | Flickr Album

Mattis Remarks - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks at the change-of-command ceremony for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command as Navy Adm. Philip S. Davidson assumed command from Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 30, 2018. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan H. Barbour

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis greets the Indonesian Minister.

Mattis Greeting - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis greets Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 29, 2018. DoD photo by Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr. | Flickr Album

U.S. and Japanese defense leaders meet around a table in Hawaii.

Defense Meeting - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meet with Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera and members of his Cabinet at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 29, 2018. DoD photo by Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr. | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with the Japanese Defense Minister.

Defense Greeting - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 29, 2018. DoD photo by Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr. | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis is greeted by Admiral John C. Aquilino in Hawaii.

Hawaii Welcome - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis is greeted by Navy Adm. John C. Aquilino, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, after arriving in Honolulu, May 29, 2018. DoD photo by Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr. | Flickr Album

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks with reporters on a plane.

Flight Gaggle - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks with reporters en route to Honolulu, May 29, 2018. DoD photo by Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr. | Flickr Album

Videos

Mattis, Indo-Pacific Partners Discuss Security Issues at Singapore Summit

Mattis Discusses Singapore Summit, North Korea, DoD Audit With Reporters

North Korea was a topic in almost all of his bilateral talks with leaders of other nations, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters during his return flight from Singapore and his Indo-Pacific region trip. Story

Mattis Meets With Indo-Pacific Leaders at Shangri-La Dialogue

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Indo-Pacific regional leaders discussed security issues during a series of meetings at the 2018 International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Story

Mattis, Indo-Pacific Partners Discuss Security Issues at Singapore Summit

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and his Indo-Pacific regional counterparts discussed security issues during a series of meetings at the 2018 International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. 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.