Quote by James Mattis

I believe my arrival was most welcome, not only to the Commander of the Fleet but almost to every individual in it.

— Horatio Nelson

One thing Ive learned as commander in chief: Youve got to be clear, both to our allies & our enemies, about where you stand.

— Barack Obama

The first day of 'Liberty,' I was hanging around waiting for Ford to come in. Everybody told me how tough he was and not…

— Lee Marvin

I had my nearest and most intimate glimpses of the presence of my Lord in those dread moments when musket, club or spear was…

— John Gibson Paton

My military experience... I can recall so many different emotions from that.

— Jake McLaughlin

My dad was the toughest man I've ever known in my life. He intimidated me. he was my Master Sergeant.

— Bart Starr

I wrap my arms around his neck, feel his arms hesitate before they embrace me. Not as steady as they once were, but still…

— Suzanne Collins

I return with feelings of misgiving from my third war-I was the first American commander to put his signature to a paper ending a…

— Anonymous

I was a general and a soldier, and I am proud of that.

— Lloyd Austin

Valek coalesced from the shadows and wrapped me in his long lean arms. I soaked in his musky smell, listening to his heart beat.…

— Maria V. Snyder

I remember when I was a private soldier. I remember the days when I was taken care of and when I was not taken…

— Tommy Franks

You know, I was a regular on the Friday afternoon drill squad. Um, which... The year after I left school, I went back and…

— John Newcombe