Gen. Mattis Says Don't Call Me Mad Dog 

The authenticity in his voice when he says "It’s difficult for me but it’s nowhere near what the families go through." is a true testament to his character.

Imagine joining the navy thinking you’ll be in the sea then you end up in a desert

" i used my powers of persuasion, i water boarded him" the man has an excellent sense of humor

Patrolling the Mohave makes you wish for a nuclear winter.

"It's difficult for me, it's no where as near as what the families have to go through." Words surely don't conjure up the image of a man named "maddog" as the one having said that.

He is so correct. A family losing a son or daughter in combat is devastating. Prayers for all military personnel to come home safety.

I’ve met people of his rank and status and a lot of them are actually this genuine and bad ass. A lot of people in the military are just the salt of the earth.

Society needs more men like this speaking and teaching. Humble. Strong.

One of the finest generals in history! I was proud to serve under Gen. Mattis.

It’s difficult for but it’s nowhere near what the families go through. Wow what an amazing and honest answer.

Dear General Mattis, please run for president. The world needs you. Thank you, sir for you service. You are an incredible inspiration and a man of measurable substance...please, run.

Everyone says quotes that he said that are inspirational. The most inspirational quote is definitely "I used the power of my persuasion, I water borded him"

I was going to make a joke about "yeah, you don't like people calling you that" and shit, but after I heard that last part, I can tell this is a man who has lead people to life and death situations and stands by his convictions and I can respect him as a leader and an officer.

I met him in Richland, Washington at Howard Damon park. He’s a such a phenomenal guy, I got nothing but respect for him.

Much respect for this man. May he live long and well!

Ah yes. Chaos sounds like a much more reasonable nickname in that context

He’s one of the best leaders the Marine Corps, Navy and DOD services can ever have. As a Sailor, I highly respect this gentleman. Semper Fidelis and Semper Fortis

Mattis talks *audience claps Mattis: hold on, I’m talking brother.

We, as Americans.. have been led to believe this man is somehow, bad or against what the USA stands for or whatever else... and I must say, I believe General Mattis is a true American Patriot and warrior for the USA.

I love what the General says about being too full of ourselves. We are taught to be humble and courteous but ready to do what needs to be done to win on the battlefield. SEMPER FI

I love at the end when asked about the difficulty of signing the letters and he pointed out, it's far more difficult for the families. He recognizes sacrifice.

Mattis is a good and honorable man. Thankful for his service as a United States Marine and his sorely needed outstanding leadership as Secretary of Defense. This country needs more leaders like him.

I wasn’t a Marine but I was in the Army. Gen. Mattis is a true leader. He’s known for the “Mad Dog” persona. But he is a serious professional in his craft. I salute you, sir. 🫡

Don't call me Mad Dog -- that sounds crazy. Call me CHAOS.

This man was an outstanding CG. Proud to have followed him into battle; just unfortunate what it was about.

"Guys its not cool the media call me Mad Dog and it doesn't reflect my sensitive side." "Dont feel bad they don't know the real you Chaos"

Hes 70 years old and spent 44 year in the Marine Corps he knows a thing or two about war

I salute you, sir. I was in Parris Island in the summer of 1968 and in Vietnam in very early '69. I did not understand my mother's anxiety when I told her I was going back for another 6 months. Semper Fi

"The most difficult part of my life is explaining why I'm called Chaos yet again..."

That's what honor, dignity and service looks like.

Thank you for your service Sir

Thank you for your service Sir 🙏🏻

Huge respect to this man from Denmark 🇩🇰

An absolute amazing man,if either of my two boys were to be called up to defend their nation and be there for their mates,I want someone as smart tough and as loyal to his troops as this man.

I would like to have him as our president. 💯

Respect, sir. Thank you for your service.

A real American hero that cares and understands his soldiers.

God bless that man! Thank you for your service, General Mattis.

You were a blessing to our nation and our ranks Sir.

Great stuff David ...enjoyed very much

"Colonel Has Another Outstanding Suggestion" that's rich! Hahaha!

What an incredible inspiration of who we should all strive to be. Selfless.

Always had nothing but respect for this man, semper Fidelis sir

Wow! What an ending observation about the families who have lost a son or daughter.

Wow!!! Awesome man with a brilliant mind. Thank you for your service!!!

Semper Fi, Mad Dog!

A flawless and crisp salute Sir!

He couldn't agree with Trump so he resigned, see Gen. SILLY MILLEY that's what men with honor do.

The takeaway here was when he basically said being driven from ego is inappropriate in the United States Military. He didn’t accept Mad Dog because it’s origins would be ego based.

Outstanding book by an outstanding leader in modern military history.

Thank you, General Mattis from WA, state.

This man is a true leader, patriot, and hero

A icon, a hero, humble and honorable.

He needs to run for President. He is a true leader!

Mad respect for this man.

My son was under his command in the year 2003 being led into Iraq When The War started and if you listen to one of his speeches he says that the Marines came back from that tour and then had to return once again within 90 days my son went once again under Colonel Mathis and my son has nothing but great things to say about him so as my son spent 13 years in the Marine Corps and did three tours I also must have great respect for this man and if the Marines but know of Corporal Dunham then they will know the colonel Mathis play the great part and Corporal Dunham receiving the Medal of Honor my son also served with Corporal Dunham they were best friends and the Dunham family gave one Marine their blessing that if they wanted to name their son after Corporal Dunham they could do so well my grandson is name Dunham they bless my son with that and now my son is a deputy sheriff some my hat goes off to our military and to our men and women in blue or brown whatever uniform they put on to protect our streets Semper Fi God bless all that are in the military and thank you very much to all the men and women that guard our streets every night and day thank you for your service much love to you and many prayers back the blue

I would follow you anywhere Gen. Mattis! Thank you for an entire life of service to this great country!!

I served under him in 3/7 in iraq. He was a amazing leader

Absolute CLASS !!!!!

difficult for me ... nowhere near what the families go through! amen to that!

A true soldier somebody we need a whole lot more of guarding us and our country

a great man and i was so sorry to see him retire. My son is a Marine so i have a lot of respect for Gen, Mattis and all the officers in the corp.

Gen Mattis .Thank you for your service! Wish we had a leader like you running our country instead of the fool we have now!!!

Well spoken.

Good man. US is lucky to have him.

There are four things I LOVE about James Mattis, USMC [ret]: 1] He has reputation for being this wild eyed lunatic like Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men. But he sounds like your grandfather sittin' on the porch talking about fishing. But is still ENTIRELY willing and able to eff up your entire way of life if you piss him off. 2] He is a man who knows himself, and he has the courage of his convictions to say 'No' to both the Democrats and the Republicans when those clowns came knocking on his door. 3] The way he can balance pride in his accomplishments and humility about his fame without it seeming to be the least bit uncomfortable. 4] And lastly, he's a fellow Washingtonian... the REAL Washington, not that pit of vipers they built over top of swamp that neither Virginia nor Maryland wanted to keep

What a man ! They don’t make them like they used to …

This is the type of general that makes me think "we'll be fine" at night while going to sleep.

I think George Patton would have liked General Mattis.

I wish when i was in that i had a chance to work for him. That would have been life changing im sure..

Much Respect Sir

Well said!

A true MAN !I love General Mattis!

Dammit he’s a badass! Dudes humble, straight shooting and everything every man should want to be

"Actually, why he would hate the name "The Hangman" is baffling to me, it would appear he's done everything in his power to earn it." -Inglorious Basterds

Semper fidelis MAD DOG MATHIS!!!!!!

I can not say how impressed I am about how this dignified, brave American patriot is so darn f*cking COOL!!! If he said go. I wouldn't think about it once. I'd go.

His name is Gen Mattis sir👍

Lol - we use this in the fire service, too. CHAOS = "Chief has arrived on scene."

His book was one of the best I’ve ever read.

This is so Funny. I was talking to my Mom about her work and she said she remembers the day General Mattis told her he got a new nickname from his guys CHAOS . She worked @ 29 Palms when he was their back then and later her was her boss and friend when he became the Commanding General of the Base. She said he's incredibly funny and a Amazing Boss & friend

In the fire dept we would say chief has arrived on scene.

great & wonderful & courageous US X gen James Mattis #

I salute you sir!!

Politicians take note . This is what a real leader looks like . I sure do miss him .

I don't trust a 70 year old guy who never had a girlfriend.

"Mad Dog" sounds much better than "Hump Hound".

Semper Fi Gen. Mattis

Gotta clone this guy before he passes.

Honorable man

Great book!!

This man is arguably the greatest military mind of this century

Yeah, you don't strike me as a mad dog ........ HOW ABOUT "PREYING MATTIS "???

It pains me as a millennial that I can’t point to a single person in my generation and say they has the same character as this man.

He turned down the nickname “mad dog.” Solely because he didn’t like the look it gave him. - Certified Military Classic.

Wow 👏outstanding sir a very humble man worthy of his rank

"I make dough but don't call me doughboy"- Ice Cube

Can you imagine his half time speech on the Battlefield? “Leadership is the ability to influence others in such a manner as to accomplish the mission” What a great man.

Brilliant.

Colonel Has Another Outstanding Suggestion Love it 😂