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Mattis, who made a name for himself commanding troops in Afghanistan and Iraq (actually several names — he's known to the troops as the 'Warrior Monk' and 'Mad Dog Mattis')...
A man of average size and height, Mattis lacks the physical presence of some Marine officers. Nor is he an orator of note. But he is known for his concern for the enlisted ranks and unflagging confidence in his troops. Behind his back troops call him 'Mad Dog Mattis,' high praise in Marine culture.
Saya sangat menghormati pengabdian dari Jenderal Mattis, saya menentang pengabaian. Kontrol sipil terhadap militer adalah prinsip dasar demokrasi Amerika, dan saya tidak akan memilih untuk pengecualian aturan ini.
The general, who reportedly hates this nickname, has been referred to as 'Mad Dog Mattis' in public reports since at least 2004. Los Angeles Times reported that the nickname originated with Mattis' troops: