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E4-4: General James Mattis (CB)

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  • James Nicholas Mattis is born

  • Graduated High School

  • Commisioned as 2 Lt.

    This is when James Mattis was first put in charge of a group of Marines. He began to use the leadership he had been taught and demonstrated his authority over others.

  • Nominated for General

    James Mattis was nominated by President George Bush to be promoted to General. He had proven exellence in leadership and management. This shows that he is thought of as a person deserving of power.

  • United States Joint Force Command

  • NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Transformation

  • Head of US Central Command

    General James Mattis became head of US Central Command. Here he is over the armed forces and operations of the US. He controls foriegn millitary affairs and is very outspoken and sometimes deemed inappropriate.

  • Retires

    James Mattis was replaced as head of CENTCOM. He decided to retire. Many people have called for him to run as President of the United States. He has graciously declined. This shows his influence over others and their high opinion of him.