Jan. 24, 2017 10 Things to Know About New DoD Secretary James Mattis Retired Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis has officially been confirmed as the new Secretary of Defense.
Jan. 23, 2017 Mattis Takes Oath as 26th Defense Secretary By a 98-1 vote, the Senate confirmed retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis to be the 26th secretary of defense, and Vice President Michael R. Pence administered his oath of office shortly afterward.
