Posted January 25, 2017 10:00 am by Comments

By Tactical-Life

Secretary of Defense James Mattis has signaled to his new employees that he’s ready to get to work, firing off a letter to them in his classic, no-nonsense style just hours after being sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence last Friday. Read it in full below.

It’s good to be back and I’m grateful to serve alongside you as Secretary of Defense. Together with the Intelligence Community, we are the sentinels and guardians of our nation. We need only look to you, the uniformed and civilian members of the Department and your families, to see the fundamental unity of our country.

You represent an America committed to the common good; an America that is never complacent about defending its freedoms; and an America that remains a steady beacon of hope for all mankind. Every action we take will be designed to ensure our military is ready to fight today and in the future.

Recognizing that no nation is secure without friends, we will work with the State Department to strengthen our alliances. Further, we are devoted to gaining full value from every taxpayer dollar spent on defense, thereby earning the trust …Read the Rest

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