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Unexpected Call to Service
- John Kelly had retired from the military and wasn't looking for work.
- He received an unexpected call to meet with then President-elect Trump.
Reluctant Chief of Staff
- Kelly initially declined the Chief of Staff position, preferring his role at DHS.
- Trump insisted, saying, "I really need you to do this."
Family of Service
- Kelly grew up in a blue-collar family in Boston, where military service was the norm.
- He joined the Marine Corps because every male figure in his life had served in WWII or Korea.