Gen. Mattis would be a superb choice. His selection would send a message to our allies were are committed to rebuilding our military and are will to assume a leadership role in world affairs.
It sends a message to our adversaries that we are coming back and will be resuming our previous position as a world superpower.
Trum appears to be keeping his promise on his picks for the various cabinet positions. Independent thinkers not from the traditional mold old the cabinet level appointees.
Putting it differently: President-elect Trump is making decisions that fit his view of the future and his vision for the country without regard to the left or most on the right.