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SMA Chandler, Raymond F. III
CONTRIBUTIONS
A few of SMA Chandler's Awards
US-Army
- SMA Chandler has served in all tank crewman positions and has had multiple tours as a troop, squadron and regimental master gunner.
- He has served on the 1st Infantry Division (FWD), 2d Infantry Division, 4th Infantry Division, 1st Calvary Division, 3d Armor Division and the the Army Sergeants Major Academy.
- Served as a 1SG in four different detachments, troops and companies.
Combat Action Badge Expert Marksmanship Badge with Pistol bar Army Staff Identification Badge
1st Cavalry Division Combat Service Identification Badge
11 Service stripes Army Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster Superior Unit Award
Meritorious Unit Commendation Army Good Conduct Medal 11 awards
National Defense Service Medal with one service star Iraq Campaign Medal with two service stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Iraq Campaign Medal with two service stars
In 2014 SMA Chandler caused a huge uproar with his changes to the new AR 670-1. He addressed many appearance concerns including hair, rolling of the military sleeves, boots and tattoos. Many Soldiers took to social networks to express their feelings about the changes. This caused such an uproar that AR 670-1 had to be revised once again.
SMA CHANDLER BIO
Command Sergeant Major Raymond F. Chandler III was born on 25 August 1962 in Whittier, California. He is married to Mrs. Jeanne Chandler. Between them, the Chandlers have six successfully grown children, eight grandchildren and one darlin’ cat, Garryowen.
SMA Chandler was sworn in on
1 March 2011. Making him the
14th Sergeant Major of the Army.
As Sergeant Major of the Army ,
Chandler served as the chief of
Staff of the United States Army's
personal adviser on all enlisted-
related matters, particularly in
areas affecting Soldier training and quality of life, including the adoption of the new Army Service Uniform, which phases out the Green Service Uniform in 2015.
He devotes majority of his time to traveling throughout the Army observing training, and talking to Soldiers and their Families.
SMA RAYMOND F. CHANDLER III