Mattis away as defense minister

washington - The US Secretary of Defense James Mattis will retire at the end of February. President Donald Trump announced this via Twitter on Thursday.

'During Jim's tenure, great progress has been made, especially in the area of ​​purchasing new combat equipment. General Mattis was a great help for me to get allies and other countries to pay their share of military obligations, 'said Trump.

Mattis was Minister of Defense for two years. Trump said he will soon appoint a successor.