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Illustration on the hazards of not taking the Islamist threat seriously by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

President Trump repeats the strategic errors of his predecessor

By Clifford D. May

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis walks down the steps of the Pentagon, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

James Mattis exit offers chance for ‘Trump do-over’ at Pentagon, insiders say

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 21, 2018, photo, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis speaks during the 2018 POW/MIA National Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington. A U.S. administration official says Mattis will leave his post Jan. 1, 2019, as President Donald Trump is expected to name deputy defense chief Patrick Shanahan as acting secretary. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) **FILE**

Donald Trump slams James Mattis, accuses allies of taking advantage of U.S.

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

Editorials from around Ohio

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon, left, and Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan, listen as Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, right, speaks during a news conference on the 2018 Nuclear Posture Review, at the Pentagon, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Patrick Shanahan to serve as acting defense secretary after James Mattis exit

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump speaks during a signing ceremony for H.R. 2, the "Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018," in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, on the White House complex, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Donald Trump rips James Mattis, Brett McGurk after resignations

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Patrick Shanahan will assume the title of acting Secretary of Defense starting Jan. 1, taking the reins from James Mattis, who President Trump said will be out at the end of the year. (Associated Press/File)

Donald Trump’s Patrick Shanahan announcement comes with defense of decisions

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

The Pentagon vehemently denies that the White House exerted any political pressure throughout the process for awarding the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) contract, which ultimately went to Microsoft. (Associated Press/File)

With James Mattis out, Patrick Shanahan or Tom Cotton rumored to be potential replacements

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis speaks during the 2018 POW/MIA National Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington. President Donald Trump says Mattis will be retiring at the end of February 2019 and that a new secretary will be named shortly. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, file)

James Mattis resigning as Trump’s defense secretary, citing differences

By Ben Wolfgang and Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo smiles while speaking to members of the media after leaving a closed door meeting about Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Senators who have grown increasingly uneasy with the U.S. response to Saudi Arabia after the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi grilled top administration officials at a closed-door briefing that could determine how far Congress goes in punishing the longtime Middle East ally. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The Latest: Senators move to act against Saudi Arabia

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At Southcom, Mattis sees stability in Western Hemisphere

By CURT ANDERSON - Associated Press

U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis, left, Marine Corps Lt. Gen. George W. Smith Jr., and Philippine ambassador to the U.S., H.E. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez, walk on the grounds of F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018. They were in Cheyenne to launch the process of repatriating to the Philippines three church bells taken by U.S. troops in 1901, during the U.S. occupation of the Philippines. (AP Photo/Mead Gruver)

Mattis: War-trophy bells’ return to help US, Philippine ties

By MEAD GRUVER - Associated Press

U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis talks to the media in the presence of Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev following their meeting at the government building in Skopje, Macedonia, Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. Mattis arrived in Macedonia Monday, condemning Russian efforts to use its money and influence to build opposition to an upcoming vote that could pave the way for the country to join NATO, a move Moscow opposes. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski)

Defense Secretary Mattis to visit U.S. troops stationed on southwest border

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, right, and South Korea Minister of Defense Jeong Kyeong-doo, left, arrive to begin co-hosting the 2018 Security Consultative at the Pentagon, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

U.S., South Korea reviewing options on future large-scale military drills

The Washington Times

U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis talks to the media in the presence of Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev following their meeting at the government building in Skopje, Macedonia, Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. Mattis arrived in Macedonia Monday, condemning Russian efforts to use its money and influence to build opposition to an upcoming vote that could pave the way for the country to join NATO, a move Moscow opposes. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski)

James Mattis rejects Donald Trump ‘Democrat’ charge

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, shakes hand with Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj before a meeting in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. Pompeo and Defense Secretary James Mattis are holding long-delayed talks Thursday with top Indian officials, looking to shore up the alliance with one of Washington's top regional allies. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Pompeo, Mattis talk bolstering Indian ties despite tensions

By TIM SULLIVAN - Associated Press

In this photo provided by the South Korea Defense Ministry, South Korean Maj. Gen. Kim Do-gyun, second from left, arrives for the meeting at the northern side of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone, North Korea, Thursday, June 14, 2018. The rival Koreas were holding rare high-level military talks Thursday to discuss reducing tensions across their heavily fortified border. (South Korea Defense Ministry via AP)

South Korea downplays Pentagon plan to restart joint drills

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, left, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford speak to reporters during a news conference at the Pentagon, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

U.S. to continue backing Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, despite war crime allegations

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

In this March 12, 2016, file photo, Marines of the U.S., left, and South Korea wearing blue headbands on their helmets, take positions after landing on a beach during the joint military combined amphibious exercise, called Ssangyong, part of the Key Resolve and Foal Eagle military exercises, in Pohang, South Korea. (Kim Jun-bum/Yonhap via AP, File)

U.S. to resume military exercises in Korea, Mattis says

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Mattis stresses integrity to Merchant Marine graduates

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