Biography

He was dubbed 'Mad Dog' by troops under his command.

Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in history from Central Washington University in 1971, and a Master of Arts in international security affairs from the National War College in 1994.

Retired Marine Corps general who served as a Commander of United States Central Command from August 2010 to March 2013.

U.S. Secretary of Defense under President Trump (January 2017 - December 2018).

Studies military history and world history for personal interest.

[Addressing a public forum in San Diego, 2005] Actually, it's a lot of fun to fight, You know, it's a hell of a hoot.. It's fun to shoot some people. I'll be right up front with you, I like brawling.

Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.

Kim Jong Un should take heed of the United Nations Security Council's unified voice all members unanimously agreed on the threat North Korea poses, and remain unanimous in their commitment to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula because we are not looking to the total annihilation of a country namely, North Korea. But, as I said, we have many options to do so

Any threat to the United States or its territories, including Guam, or our allies will be met with a massive military response a response both effective and overwhelming.

[on North Korea conducting missile tests]America does not seek the 'total annihilation' of the North. We have many options to do so