James Mattis at 75: From “Warrior Monk” to Defense Secretary – Career and Net Worth

James Norman Mattis, known as the “Warrior Monk,” is a retired four-star Marine Corps general and former US Secretary of Defense. He led key operations in the Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan before joining the cabinet. Born in Pullman, Washington, in 1950, Mattis earned a BA in history and an MA in international security affairs. He began his military service in 1969 and rose through the ranks to command Task Force Ripper in Kuwait and United States Central Command. Appointed by President Trump in 2017, Mattis focused on counter-terrorism and regional stability until his resignation in 2019. He holds numerous military and civilian honors and is the author of Warriors & Citizens and Call Sign Chaos. Now 75 and single, Mattis is estimated to have a net worth of $7–10 million. He remains influential through board roles and public speaking.

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